Duck ID please

[sweetcaroline]

can anyone tell me what type of ducks these are? They live in a retention pond at my in-laws in South Carolina. I said wood duck LOL (I know that's not what they are)

 

[sweetcaroline]

These are Muscovy Ducks
Yes very friendly, we have them here
In our lake. Love to be around people
Will sit in your yard all day

 

[needlessjunk]

Amiga- thanks, I thought they seemed a little runner-ish too. But they are "supposed" to be from a hatchery. Thought they might be Buff Orpingtons??? Thoughts? Also, do you know if the puff on the one will stay poofy?

Maybe buff then if they came from a hatchery. The puff is called a crested and it is a generic mutation. It will say that way and I would not breed that particular duck since crests can have neurological issues that are part of the mutation. If one sounds different than the other I would venture to say you have a male and female. In another few weeks you will know for sure.
http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/artquacks.htm

 

[Amiga]

Yes, they could well be Buffs - funny, I have Buffs! But they have more rounded bills than yours. Nonetheless, since the Buff Orpington breed came about using Runners as well as other breeds http://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/buff then yes, I'd say these look within the range of appearance for Buffs.


Mr. Bean


Miz Hazel

Both are Buffs

 

[mrsfilmman5]

Yes, they could well be Buffs - funny, I have Buffs! But they have more rounded bills than yours. Nonetheless, since the Buff Orpington breed came about using Runners as well as other breeds http://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/buff then yes, I'd say these look within the range of appearance for Buffs. Thank you so much for the help! Mr. Bean Miz Hazel Both are Buffs

 

[mrsfilmman5]

Maybe buff then if they came from a hatchery. The puff is called a crested and it is a generic mutation. It will say that way and I would not breed that particular duck since crests can have neurological issues that are part of the mutation. If one sounds different than the other I would venture to say you have a male and female. In another few weeks you will know for sure.
http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/artquacks.htm

Thank you thank you!