Definatley doesnt look muscovy.
I would guess magpie.
But some magpie and anconca ducklings look very similar.
Where did you get them?
If from a feed store/ hatchery i would say magpie is most likely
Looks like a buff orpington and a black swedish. Only way to tell right now would be by their voices. If they are girls they shouls be pretty noisy. And starting to get their quacks
Funny, i will do some more research but when i researched last spring with my ducklings everything pointed to nutritional yeast being better and having more niacin .
But i prefer the yeast over the niacin capsules.
I tried capsules last year and had a buff duckling develop leg problems. He was...
All the ducklings i have had dont like it that hot. They stay maybe around the 85 mark for a couple days. But the opposite side of the brooder is usually 65-70 and they spend alot of time on the cool side and sleep near the heat .
And by the end of the first week they def dont want it any warmer...
Yes i was hoping for no crests. I didnt want any. Its not really a look i prefer, and i also know it often comes with other problems.
So im thankful i didnt get any.
They arrived alive!
I will get individual pics later today.
I am amazed at how active they are!!!!!! I was soo worried. We picked them up right at 9 am
10- all sexed female runners
2-blue 2 -black 2-chocolate 4-fawn and white
They had finished all of their grow gel. And they have not...