An update on my Ancona babies w/pics

[Jpat]

Thanks for the update soo cute

 

[happy duck]

They look so good! One almost looks brown.... So cute!!!

 

[Jbently28]

They look so good! One almost looks brown.... So cute!!!

It is!! The little chocolate one has stolen my heart for sure

 

[danceswithronin]

I love how their markings make them so distinct, adorable. <3

 

[Jbently28]

Just wanted to give an update since the babies are now a little over 7 weeks and have started to feather out. I'm 100% certain that the chocolate is a duck and the black is a drake. What I thought was a lilac has turned into what looks like lavender (it is a lot lighter in person), but it has black on its head and face. I know tricolor is considered a pattern rather than simply the coloring, but what would this be considered? I'm not sure about the sex though. It has chosen to remain silent thus far.

 

[Jbently28]

I failed to mention that the black one has developed the beetle-green sheen on its tail and back, which I have read that those with this are considered the keepers. I tried to get a picture of it, but it wouldn't pick up on camera since it is overcast today.