How to tell a cross from a pure Muscovy

[CaliFarmsAR]

Hello y’all!!

I have a Muscovy hen who is sitting on some of her eggs, they are on day 31 (I think) and are getting ready to hatch!! My question is, when the ducklings hatch will I be able to tell if they are mixes or pure Muscovy? I’m really hoping for pure… any help I’d greatly appreciate, thank you

 

[casportpony]

According to Metzer Farms, if they hatch on day 32 are not pure bred. If they hatch on day 35 they are pure.

https://www.metzerfarms.com/mule-ducks.html

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

According to Metzer Farms, if they hatch on day 32 are not pure bred. If they hatch on day 35 they are pure.
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https://www.metzerfarms.com/mule-ducks.html

Ok thank you!!

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Does this look like a pure Muscovy?

 

[casportpony]

Can you post a picture of it standing?

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Can you post a picture of it standing?

I don’t have pictures of him standing at the moment, but I will get some in the morning! She kinda stands tall when he’s scared, I don’t know that helps

 

[casportpony]

Do you own the parents?

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Do you own the parents?

Yes I do

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Do you own the parents?

Well, she mated with my Muscovy drake and then I did have a Indian Runner go and mate her (I think, I’m not sure if he actually got her)!

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Will the cross ducklings be able to fly? It’s day 33 and nothing has hatched yet, I’m seeing pips though and one is working on hatching!