I recently purchased these ducks and not sure what breed they are

[Lolame777]

Hi, I recently purchased these 5 ducks including 4 young ducks and a 2 year old female duck. I've done some research on what breed and the previous owner said they were Welsh Harlequins. I think that's the case although I feel that the older duck may be a Silver Appleyard and the others being Welsh Harlequins. Not sure how pure they are as their bills and legs aren't meeting the standards of a purebred Welsh Harlequin.

Can anyone help me identify whether they are purebreds or a cross?

They are absolutely gorgeous and i love them, they are full of character and are super social with my other ducks (Pekin, Payuga, Rouen)Thank you

 

[Evadig]

Hi and ! They are beautiful ducks!

From left to right, I think:
#1 is Silver Appleyard
#2 is SA
#3 is Welsh Harlequin
#4 are WH drakes
#5 is WH
#6 are WH
#7 is WH
#8 is WH drake

 

[Lolame777]

Hi Evadig, thank you for your reply. As you said that's correct, the drakes are in photos 4 and 8. Do you think they're purebred Welsh Harlequins or are they cross bred? Thank you

 

[Evadig]

They look purebred but I don't know for sure .

 

[Lolame777]

Ok, thank you so much I mean regardless I love them and they get along so beautifully with my other ducks, guinea fowls and Brahmas

 

[Meine-Rossy]

Hi, I recently purchased these 5 ducks including 4 young ducks and a 2 year old female duck. I've done some research on what breed and the previous owner said they were Welsh Harlequins. I think that's the case although I feel that the older duck may be a Silver Appleyard and the others being Welsh Harlequins. Not sure how pure they are as their bills and legs aren't meeting the standards of a purebred Welsh Harlequin.

Can anyone help me identify whether they are purebreds or a cross?

They are absolutely gorgeous and i love them, they are full of character and are super social with my other ducks (Pekin, Payuga, Rouen)Thank you

they dont look like purebred WH and that second appleyard doesnt look purebred either