1. Jul 25, 2014 #1
   

   lovesgliders Songster

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   I have a mixed backyard flock of 14, mostly magpies, covered by a magpie drake. None are crested. I have raised them all from ducklings and none have/had even a tiny crest. Yet here this little one is.
   
   I always thought crested was a dominant gene? I am baffled! I sold all the rest of this year's ducklings but just had to keep this little guy!
   
   
   
   
   
   

    
2. Jul 25, 2014 #2
   

   sunnyfishy Chirping

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   That duck is awesome and you should feel awesome. I have a mallard with a crest, but I swear it just made her a target for our male pekin, because he'd always grab that fluff of feathers.

    
3. Jul 25, 2014 #3
   

   Miss Lydia Loving this country life Premium Member 8 Years

   

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   Someone in the family must have had a crest. way back, Sure is a cutie.

    
4. Jul 25, 2014 #4
   

   desertdarlene Crowing 8 Years

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   Or, maybe it is a random mutation.

    

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