Identifying My Duckling

[TheBurrowHomestead]

Any ideas on breed for our brown duckling? The yellow one really looks like a little female welsh harlequin these days, but I think maybe Golden 300 on the brown one??

 

[JNC]

Any ideas on breed for our brown duckling? The yellow one really looks like a little female welsh harlequin these days, but I think maybe Golden 300 on the brown one??

Maybe, the one with the black bill looks kinda like a black Swedish to me.

 

[TheBurrowHomestead]

Maybe, the one with the black bill looks kinda like a black Swedish to me.

Thank you! I like the idea of a Swedish!

 

[TheBurrowHomestead]

Okay! Upon further studying, I am certain that Daffodil (the assumed Welsh Harlequin) is the only one quacking, but it is definitely a distinct quack. Huckleberry (the unknown brown baby) is still just peeping. So I’m assuming he would be a boy? Does that seem right?

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Yes girls quack early and boys keep peeping.

 

[TheBurrowHomestead]

Yes girls quack early and boys keep peeping.

Thank you! Okay, looks like we’ve got one of each then. Will they partner up for mating season next year or will he need more ladies??

 

[Yardmom]

I have had a 1/1 with ducks before and it was fine. I should also mention they were completely free range. Many have mentioned on here that they think it is to hard on the duck hen with a 1/1. I would suggest keeping a close watch and see how your drake behaves.

 

[TheBurrowHomestead]

I have had a 1/1 with ducks before and it was fine. I should also mention they were completely free range. Many have mentioned on here that they think it is to hard on the duck hen with a 1/1. I would suggest keeping a close watch and see how your drake behaves.

Thank you! That sounds good. We are using a free range hybrid model because our home has no fence. So free range when we can supervise and a large pen when we aren’t outside along with the coop. I will keep a close eye on them and make sure he is not hurting her! Thank you!

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

He needs 2-3 more ladies. 3-4 ladies per drake.

 

[TheBurrowHomestead]

He needs 2-3 more ladies. 3-4 ladies per drake.

Thanks for your help!