Breed identification

[Kate2402]

Can all you clever people share your opinions on the breed of the ducklings I've hatched. They are 4 weeks old now and I got them from a friend of my mums who said they are runners but I'm not sure if she really knows for sure or cares that much

Im just interested as there seem to be 2 distinct types and then one wild card who doesnt seem much like any of the others. Hulk and Flecky are huge and dark with yellow bits that are turning white - they are also both very loud and stressy. Armstrong, Richie and Number 6 are brown and have some gingery feathers coming through, much more laidback and quiet. And then there's Rowland who is my assisted hatch - hes definitely the best around humans, quiet little cheep and has white, almost silvery-blue feathers coming through, hes so different to the rest. (Im using 'he' on a gut feeling rather than anything factual)

This is post bath-time swim so they are a bit wet and fluffy, hopefully you can still share your ideas. Thank you Quackheads!

 

[sourland]

They do appear to be runners.

 

[Kate2402]

They do appear to be runners.

Great thank you. Do you think the differences in colour and temperament are just down to luck/individual genetics?

 

[Chicalina]

yep runners. Farm quality but lovely markings.

Personality is all down to luck, genes, and your care!

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

runner mixes! super cute

 

[HollowOfWisps]

They are soooo adorable especially flecky, rowland and hulk! They definitely look like runners to me just some fun non-standard colors. As far as personalities it really is just random.

 

[Kate2402]

runner mixes! super cute ❤

What do you think they might be mixed with?

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

What do you think they might be mixed with?

they still have baby fuzz, so it’s not too easy to tell. but i think khaki, pekin, cayuga

 

[RainbowHen]

What do you think they might be mixed with?

Mixes as far as the colors, not the breeds. Beautiful ducks! Congratulations!

 

[Kate2402]

They are soooo adorable especially flecky, rowland and hulk! They definitely look like runners to me just some fun non-standard colors. As far as personalities it really is just random.

Thank you - Rowland is definitely my special little guy, definitely the ugly duckling to start with but he's a beautiful soul Hulk and Flecky are the lookers but they're just so uptight