I am having trouble identifying 2 of my ducks. Please help me out.

[Ct.Wild_Born]

I work for Tractor supply and recently brought home a Rouen duckling and a silver runner duckling. Two weeks later I caved and brought home 2 more ducklings. The problem is I am having trouble indentifying the younger 2. The 2 younger ducklings are in my profile picture. They are 1 month old and havent developed all of their feathers yet. Does anybody know what they are? I am thinking one is a swedish and the other possibly an orpington? They very well could be mixes. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

 

[MagpieDucks]

I work for Tractor supply and recently brought home a Rouen duckling and a silver runner duckling. Two weeks later I caved and brought home 2 more ducklings. The problem is I am having trouble indentifying the younger 2. The 2 younger ducklings are in my profile picture. They are 1 month old and havent developed all of their feathers yet. Does anybody know what they are? I am thinking one is a swedish and the other possibly an orpington? They very well could be mixes. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

You are correct in your thinking.

 

[GanderGirl]

Yep a Blue swetish

 

[Ct.Wild_Born]

Awesome, thanks for the reply! With these breeds is there a way to know if they are male or female? Other than the quack and curly feather which are not developed yet. Like drakes having darker heads?

 

[GanderGirl]

Usually they have bigger body’s and feet than females

 

[GanderGirl]

You can also try and see their gender by venting but I recommend seeing someone else do it before attempting

 

[Ct.Wild_Born]

You can also try and see their gender by venting but I recommend seeing someone else do it before attempting

I tried venting my rouen and runner but i wasnt able to tell. I was being a little too gentle and careful so I didnt get a good look. I decided I wouldnt try anymore and would just wait until they feathered out and could tell by looks or sound. My rouen obviously has female feathers but I am not sure about my runner and then the 2 younger ones.

 

[GanderGirl]

Sometimes male and female bills are different colors
Hope that helps

 

[MagpieDucks]

Voice sexing is one of the most reliable methods. Females wil have a loud QUACK and males will just rasp. You can most definitely tell by around 6-7 weeks, but sometimes even earlier.