Mystery Mutt Duckling... what do you think it is?

[Phillisy]

On the 30th of last month I was given a 2 day old duckling that had leg problems (it couldn't stand or walk). Long-ish story short, it was niacin deficient but is now perfectly fine and living in a Rubbermaid in my bedroom until my other ducks and geese hatch.

The girl who hatched him got the eggs as a free run mix of Ancona, Cayuga, Khaki, Rouen, Appleyard, and a single Pekin. Without question based on it's colour and markings it is part Rouen, but it's legs are yellow with black stripes that extend over the toes, and there are also black patches on its webbing. I'm assuming it's either crossed with Ancona, Appleyard, or Pekin, but I could be wrong. Any thoughts?


This is a picture of it at around 3 days old.

And these are the colour of it's feet today (hitting the lovely flakey stage)

I'd love to see pictures of anyone's Rouen x Ancona/Appleyard/Pekin ducks too, as I'm curious to see what they look like as adults.


Edit: added a better picture of the colour of it's feet.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Such a cutie that’s great you took the little one in and helped it get up on strong legs and feet!

 

[Jbently28]

Those speckled feet are definitely making me think that it has some Ancona in it. Such a cutie, that's for sure!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Those speckled feet are definitely making me think that it has some Ancona in it. Such a cutie, that's for sure!

With cute little Rouen head.

 

[chickens really]

Appleyard I'm thinking with the colour of its feet. Rouen also..Very cute little cross..