Drake's??

[theroundsrock]

now that my ducks are bigger, I'm thinking the tail curl means we got Drake's! This is my first year with ducks so I wasn't sure and thought you smart friends could help me Out! I have no clue why the pictures and doubled but it's just one crested and one Rowan. Thanks!

 

[AmyJane725]

From what I've heard on this site I'd say yeah, the curled tails mean boys. So, that crested one I'd say for sure. Not sure if the rowan is curly enough to count. I'm sure people who actually know something about ducks will know.

 

[Leahs Coop]

They both look like boys to me

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

Both are drakes

 

[Gray Farms]

Both drakes

 

[theroundsrock]

Thanks everyone. So the other two ducks are girls then. One is another crested and from what I hear, typically have lots of issues with breeding due to all the inbreeding that happens with their breed. I’m just wondering if I have to get rid of them now? I definitely don’t want ducklings, lol. What do you guys suggest? Thanks for helping. I love these forums!!

 

[Gray Farms]

The eggs have to be incubated to get ducklings. So if you don't incubate them or let them set you won't have to worry about ducklings.

 

[AquaDuck]

Thanks everyone. So the other two ducks are girls then. One is another crested and from what I hear, typically have lots of issues with breeding due to all the inbreeding that happens with their breed. I’m just wondering if I have to get rid of them now? I definitely don’t want ducklings, lol. What do you guys suggest? Thanks for helping. I love these forums!!

Having a drake doesn't mean you have to have ducklings. The ducks will lay eggs anyway, so if they're fertile or not doesn't matter if they're not incubated. Having TWO drakes can be a problem though, since they can get aggressive towards each other when they grow up.

 

[Gray Farms]

There is also a risk of overbreeding and feather damage with 2 drakes and 2 ducks.