Duckling Confusion

[chickenwithlips94]

Several weeks ago I bought two Muscovy ducklings. As they've aged I've noticed that one of them has a stockier body & is beginning to get the red around the eyes characteristic of Muscovies. The other however is staying just plain white and stands a little taller..it seems to look more like the Pekins I already have. Do you think that somehow I got a Pekin duckling & a Muscovy duckling instead of two Muscovies, or is one male & one female? Having never had Muscovies before I'm not sure how they differ as they mature, but I've read the females have less red on their faces... Any input would be greatly appreciated =)

 

[chickenwithlips94]

I've also noticed that the more Muscovy looking one is almost silent & has a pinkish bill, while the other one is much louder & has a more orange bill...

 

[Nyowpotopop]

Just saying.

 

[Amiga]

I've also noticed that the more Muscovy looking one is almost silent & has a pinkish bill, while the other one is much louder & has a more orange bill...

From your description, you may have a Muscovy drake and either a Pekin or Muscovy duck, but you don't talk about the feet. That is something I find distinctive about Muscovies.

(and photo's do make it much easier

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[chickenwithlips94]

It ended up that I did indeed have a Muscovy drake and a Pekin duck.