Is this duckling a possible mule?

[Quacking Pigeon]

Hello. I’m just wondering if the tall Mallard looking duckling is a mule. The duckling hatched a day or two before the first Muscovy ducklings began hatching. I originally thought it was a black Muscovy but it’s markings were off and it grows at the rate of a mallard Domestic breed. Do you think it’s a mule?

 

[BlackHackle]

Hello. I’m just wondering if the tall Mallard looking duckling is a mule. The duckling hatched a day or two before the first Muscovy ducklings began hatching. I originally thought it was a black Muscovy but it’s markings were off and it grows at the rate of a mallard Domestic breed. Do you think it’s a mule?
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It looks like a normal Muscovy duckling. Most of them have that pattern when they are young, but don't quote me, I only bred the breed for 2 years

 

[Lil Drake40]

What about the bill Muscovy def have different Bill shape.

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

This is what a black Muscovy duckling looks like:

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

This is what my duckling looks like:

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

@oldhenlikesdogs

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

It has the muscovy bill in the last pic, but anything is possible when you have different breeds. Maybe you will have to wait to see what feathers come in and it's adult body shape.

 

[learycow]

Definitely NOT a pure muscovy. Wrong markings, incorrect shape to the head and bill

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

Update: The duckling is getting close to being fully feathered now. It looks like it may be a mule or a mallard cross. What do you think?