I thought this was a Pekin but could be a white mallard?

[Tavia Rose]

Anyways it's a Cute Duck....As long as you like it, that's all that really matters ....

Right on. Thank you.

 

[apricotvalleywf]

Is it only in the first year that they will lay dark eggs?

The first year will be the darkest egg year, the first eggs of the laying season will be the darkest in subsequent years as well.

 

[CarleeAnn]

The first year will be the darkest egg year, the first eggs of the laying season will be the darkest in subsequent years as well.

This is exactly the words I was looking for. Thank you!