Duck Addicts Anonymous (DAA)

[Cecisflock]

God I just love call ducks. They are my joy

 

[Albert the Saxony]

Hey everyone, I have an update about the Rouen/Mallard ducklings.

I have Saxony, Runner, and Khaki ducklings that are the same exact same age as these unknown ducklings. What I noticed was that the unknown ducklings are the same size as the Saxony ducklings, whereas the Khaki and Runner ducklings are much smaller.

So, I’m really leaning towards them being Rouens, since I would think if they were Mallards they would be much smaller than even the Runners and Khakis. After all Mallards are under the Bantam class. What are everyone else’s thoughts? Thanks!

 

[Quatie]

Hey everyone, I have an update about the Rouen/Mallard ducklings.

I have Saxony, Runner, and Khaki ducklings that are the same exact same age as these unknown ducklings. What I noticed was that the unknown ducklings are the same size as the Saxony ducklings, whereas the Khaki and Runner ducklings are much smaller.

So, I’m really leaning towards them being Rouens, since I would think if they were Mallards they would be much smaller than even the Runners and Khakis. After all Mallards are under the Bantam class. What are everyone else’s thoughts? Thanks!

That sounds likely. It fits the marking better.

Some of the size differences become more obvious as they age later on. Here is a runner and swede about a day apart in age.

Here they are as adults.

That itty bitty black duck is the same age as the yellow duckling, and that little duckling is my largest runner.

 

[Albert the Saxony]

That sounds likely. It fits the marking better.

Some of the size differences become more obvious as they age later on. Here is a runner and swede about a day apart in age.
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Here they are as adults.
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That itty bitty black duck is the same age as the yellow duckling, and that little duckling is my largest runner.
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Good points. Nice pics too! I loved seeing the Runner and Swedish as ducklings and as adults!

 

[Quatie]

Good points. Nice pics too! I loved seeing the Runner and Swedish as ducklings and as adults!

Thanks. Would love to see more cute pictures of your ducklings.

 

[Albert the Saxony]

Thanks. Would love to see more cute pictures of your ducklings.

The pic shows a Saxony, Khaki, and a Runner. The Runner is already taking his upright posture.

I just took this pic, it’s not really the best scenery, but it gives you an idea of how much their growing. I’ll take some better outside pics when the weather warms up, it’s been around 45 degrees here in Oklahoma and misty rainy. The ducklings are now almost a week and a half old.

 

[Quatie]

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The pic shows a Saxony, Khaki, and a Runner. The Runner is already taking his upright posture.

I just took this pic, it’s not really the best scenery, but it gives you an idea of how much their growing. I’ll take some better outside pics when the weather warms up, it’s been around 45 degrees here in Oklahoma and misty rainy. The ducklings are now almost a week and a half old.

They are so cute!

With ducklings, I don't think I ever pay attention to the scenery. How can you take your eyes off those cute fluff balls.

 

[Albert the Saxony]

They are so cute!

With ducklings, I don't think I ever pay attention to the scenery. How can you take your eyes off those cute fluff balls.

Yeah, you’re right on that! I wanted to include my Rouens in, but I’m still keeping them separate for a while, just in case.

 

[Quatie]

Yeah, you’re right on that! I wanted to include my Rouens in, but I’m still keeping them separate for a while, just in case.

I will enjoy any duckling photo. I miss raising the cuties.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I took one duck pic this morning. Pigpen Lidus.
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Is that half of Jason over there? I love Lidus pics