Need help figuring out what breed of ducks I have.

[Miss Lydia]

More ducks is the best way if you want to keep both drakes. at least 3 ducks per drake. 2 might work just depends on the drakes.

 

[sourland]

They are very likely mallard derived crosses. if the original owner had Cayugas and Khaki Campbells, this may very well be the cross. 2 drakes and one hen is never good. Eventually the drakes will fight and/or team breed the hen causing possible injury or even inadvertently drowning her if they have swimming water.

 

[chickens really]

Definitely if the person told you what they are them that's what you have. Rouen cross Ducks. Once breeding season arrives and the Drakes are mature then things change quickly and the Drakes will fight over that Hen. I would see if you can return one of the Drakes.

 

[happy duck]

If you want to keep both drakes and have a happy flock and family then I would get 5 more females. That means you would have 3 females to 1 male. Hope all this works out for you cuz duck love is crazy!!!

 

[PirateGirl]

In terms of males vs. females, it will all shake out once they are ALL sexually mature and mating season rolls around (so next spring). Regardless your ratio, there is always a chance that once it's mating season there will be issues. You just need to think ahead about what you plan to do if there are problems. Can you build a divider in your run to separate out an aggressive drake or separate the female so she can have a break from rough breeding? Would you consider eating one of your birds or giving it away to someone who would? Would you consider re-homing a bird as a backyard pet? Are you able to get more ducks? Would you want more ducks? Can you build more housing? Just things to think about BEFORE there are issues so you are prepared if/when issues arise.

You've got some cuties there and I'm sure they are already bigger than when you first posted a picture! Enjoy them.

 

[happy duck]

 

[Britrashael16]

Here are the cuties now!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

They really are cutie any quacking going on yet?

 

[Britrashael16]

So. Much. Quacking .

 

[Miss Lydia]

That’s awesome!!