Duck Pecking Order

[Isaac 0]

Sounds like you have three drakes and two females.

 

[Mr_Cone2004]

Sounds like you have three drakes and two females.

Hmm. One of the mallards has a dark brown head, but will that change when they mature? I am new to ducks. Thanks for all the help.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hmm. One of the mallards has a dark brown head, but will that change when they mature? I am new to ducks. Thanks for all the help.

Huh?

They both look the same to me. Things to note. They are not quacking, which would point towards males, and they have green bills, something females don't often have.

 

[Mr_Cone2004]

Huh?

They both look the same to me. Things to note. They are not quacking, which would point towards males, and they have green bills, something females don't often have.

It’s hard to notice so it very well could be the case of 2 drakes. They have warmed up to the WH a bit though, but if I have to keep them separated until the mallards fly away then I will.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC, hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

 

[Mr_Cone2004]

Update:
I just got home from a fishing trip (not very successful except for some bluegill) at 1 AM and my mom told me the mallards were in the front yard , which is about 50 yards from the backyard, and there was only one. I can’t tell which one is here because it’s 1 am but I believe it’s the more calm one, Rick. Praying he comes back

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! Did you find your missing duck?