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[Legacy Farms]

I need some input here. I know for a fact 2 are Mallards & 2 are Pekings. What the heck are my other two? I think perhaps one is a Rouen & one a Kakhi Campbell? Thoughts?!

 

[Isaac 0]

Any chance they may be a cross or were these birds attained from a hatchery.

 

[Legacy Farms]

Any chance they may be a cross or were these birds attained from a hatchery.

They were all purchased at tractor supply for my birthday in March. My husband was told they were Pekings, Mallards and Rouens. I honestly don't know. Not one of the chicks are what he was told they were so why would 2 of the ducks be any different.

 

[Isaac 0]

I see Mallards, Rouens, Pekins and KC

 

[Legacy Farms]

I see Mallards, Rouens, Pekins and KC

Thank you. After looking at pictures of duck breeds, I thought the one was a KC, not a Rouen. Now the big question, the Rouen, female? Or is it too early to tell?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Beautiful flock! ❤

 

[Isaac 0]

Thank you. After looking at pictures of duck breeds, I thought the one was a KC, not a Rouen. Now the big question, the Rouen, female? Or is it too early to tell?

The Mallard and the Rouen are both males, see the dark green coming up on their face, females don't have the white ring either.

 

[Legacy Farms]

The Mallard and the Rouen are both males, see the dark green coming up on their face, females don't have the white ring either.

Thank you. I knew one mallard was male because of the ring around his neck. I had Mallards as a kid. I didn't realize the Rouen drakes did not have the ring around their neck.

 

[Isaac 0]

rd was male because of the ring around his neck. I had Mallards as a kid. I didn't realize the Rouen drakes did not have the ring around their neck.

Most do, but they seem to develop it later then mallards. In my experience.

 

[Legacy Farms]

Most do, but they seem to develop it later then mallards. In my experience.

They are six weeks, the Mallard has had his ring about 3 weeks now. I've no experience with Rouens. Your input is greatly appreciated.