Atwood's Duckling Identification!

[Abuechler1]

Any guesses on this little guy? He or she was incredibly smaller than the other ducklings. He is about the size of a week old bantam chick. He *should* be four to five days old. It's from Atwood's in Greenville, TX. Last year they received their poultry from Ideal Poultry. They wouldn't tell me where they got them from this time (really great customer service). If they got them from Ideal again, the two breeds I'm leaning towards are Black East Indian Duck or Black runner. Or maybe Black Swedish? I really don't know, thought I would ask her for a more expert opinion! Regardless, I love the little one!

 

[Mysticalys]

by the way he stands I would think a type of runner duck

 

[Abuechler1]

by the way he stands I would think a type of runner duck

Awesome! I have always loved runners, that would be so cool if he is!

 

[Duck Lover88]

I would say he is a cayuga...

 

[Abuechler1]

Here's a few more side angles of the little cutie

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Is Atwoods a farm store? They should always be able to tell you where they get their poultry from.

I don't know much about ducks, but it does look like a cayuga. Lovely ducks!

http://www.backyardduck.com/cayuga/

 

[Abuechler1]

Yes, Atwood's is similar to tractor supply! I've reached out to their corporate to see if they'll tell me. They have pretty poor customer service at my store, but I know last year I saw boxes from Ideal.

Is it common for one of the ducklings to be considerably smaller than the others? I know it was an assortment he was with at the feed store, but he was MUCH tiny-er than the other ducklings. They all came in yesterday.

 

[MillersFarm]

Doesn't stand that erect for a runner, My guess would be a Cayuga.

(Two Cayuga ducklings)

 

[Abuechler1]

They are SO CUTE!

 

[MillersFarm]

@Abuechler1 What are you feeding your ducks? It could be your one duckling isn't getting enough protein it needs?