Duck breeding and chances of a crest deformation.

[CrazyDuckDude816]

I have 4 female ducks. A Rouen an Indian runner, and two magpies. I also have 1 crested Peking male. Will there be any breeding issues for the breeds? And will there be a chance of crested crosses? I'm new to this duck homestead/hobby. Anyone have feedback?

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us! I recommend you try posting your question here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/exhibition-genetics-breeding-to-the-sop.16188/ Hopefully someone can help you with your question.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.

I can't help with duck genetics at this time, sorry.

 

[CrazyDuckDude816]

Okay thanks!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[CrazyDuckDude816]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I don't know duck genetics... or much about chicken genetics either for that matter! But "Hi" anyway!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with your duck's!

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC!
Here is a crested link:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_(duck_breed) I have no idea how a accurate it is though. Maybe @Pyxis will have some information.

 

[Pyxis]

Cresting is a dominant gene, so yes, about half of the offspring would be crested. As with all crested ducks, they will be at risk of having neurological issues due to the cresting.