Hatching Black Swedish from Blue

[Kmoreau]

I know that it is possible to get black swedish from blue swedish parents, but what is the probability?

I am wanting a black swedish duckling really badly, just as a pet (not show). I have been looking around and no one here has them local. My friend was going to place a chick order with ideal, and she also wants 2 ducklings... she doesnt care about breed, just wants to try her hand at them. I know that we have meet the minimum that ideal has set. I noticed however that they only advertise blue swedish, and say some black may be included. How likely is that, and anyone with experience?

I am thinking or ordering 3 female blue swedish and hoping one turns out be be black, and she can have the other two, does that sound about right?

 

[Ducks and Banny hens]

The probability is about 25% of all hatchlings will be black. Practically, you could get far more, or none at all. Only time will tell.

 

[Oregon Blues]

Call them and ask. I suspect that because they will have black Swedish available, and fewer people want them, they will agree to send you a black Swedish.

You would have to place your order over the phone if the web site won't allow you to specify black when you order Swedish.