Can I see pics of your Swedish ducks/ducklings?

[PirateGirl]

Oooh you got a splash. I am jealous.

No, she's blue, just getting more white with each molt.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

I thought they called that splash as a coloring for swedish. If genetics play out perfectly (ha) and you breed blue to blue, supposing you have 4 ducklings, I think you get two blue, one black and one splash. Splash looks like normal Blue or Black when young but whitens as it ages. Experts out there please feel free to correct me.

 

[PirateGirl]

I thought they called that splash as a coloring for swedish. If genetics play out perfectly (ha) and you breed blue to blue, supposing you have 4 ducklings, I think you get two blue, one black and one splash. Splash looks like normal Blue or Black when young but whitens as it ages. Experts out there please feel free to correct me.

Not quite. You are correct in that you can get blue, black, and spash, however a blue or black duck or chicken that gets more white feathers with age still has the genes of blue or black. Splash is its own combo of genes and the bird will look predominantly white from the beginning with just a few flecks of blue or black feathers in the mix. Here is good pic I found online that clearly shows the 3 color varieties.

Here is a diagram I found that kinda explains the genetics

 

[PirateGirl]

This is an interesting read with lots of good photos of colored birds that are becoming white as they age.

https://calicoblossom.com/ducks-turning-white/

 

[Welsh Ducky]

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Here is one of my Blue Swedish girls taking a swim. I've got 4 Blue Swedish and they are pretty much my favorites of all my ducks and chickens. I have Khaki Campbells as well and your duckling is most certainly a blue swedish and NOT a KC!

Wow!! Gorgeous splash!

 

[Welsh Ducky]

No, she's blue, just getting more white with each molt.

Oh I see...so it’s possible any blue Swedish can start turning white?

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Thanks very much. I was hoping somebody with better knowledge would chime in. Very helpful. Especially the chart. Also, since I am craving a splash, I know what to ask for next time. Now if you can just explain why my Swedish came without a bib

 

[PirateGirl]

Thanks very much. I was hoping somebody with better knowledge would chime in. Very helpful. Especially the chart. Also, since I am craving a splash, I know what to ask for next time. Now if you can just explain why my Swedish came without a bib

That I don't know, I'm pretty sure the bib gene is dominant, so all Swedish should have a bib, even if it's a messy one.

 

[PirateGirl]

Oh I see...so it’s possible any blue Swedish can start turning white?

eventually, yes, they can

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

No bib. I ordered a Swedish but she is totally black. Feet, Bill and body. Not a white feather. She has a great personality and I wouldn't trade her, but weird right?