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I assume so but really have no idea. Two are blue the rest are cream to white.Neat! I think I see a couple of tinted eggs. I wonder if that'll pass on to the ducks?
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I assume so but really have no idea. Two are blue the rest are cream to white.Neat! I think I see a couple of tinted eggs. I wonder if that'll pass on to the ducks?
I found a well-written but long winded answer, in case you're interested you might be able to select for blue/bluer shells:I assume so but really have no idea. Two are blue the rest are cream to white.
Ironically I was reading that same article lol. Thank you! I’m really not planning on breeding at all, any drakes I’ll try to find a home for or they’ll go on the table. I’m keeping them for eggs and the enjoyment of having them.I found a well-written but long winded answer, in case you're interested you might be able to select for blue/bluer shells:
https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/eggs-meat/how-genetics-determine-duck-egg-color/
On to new adventures, I got a bakers dozen. The air cells are in pretty good shape, definitely not the worst I’ve dealt with before. If I set them in the morning they’ll be due Thanksgiving Day.
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You’re so right!A good hatching on Thanksgiving would be even better than a turkey dinner!
I know! Plus ducks can take a couple of days to hatch after pip. At least I have projects to keep me busy until then.
And now the waiting begins...
I know! Plus ducks can take a couple of days to hatch after pip. At least I have projects to keep me busy until then.
I assume so but really have no idea. Two are blue the rest are cream to white.