Mallard ducklings question

[ladyh]

Does that mean the colored ones are mules too?

 

[chickens really]

I believe all Ravyn is showing is colour...Not mules....

 

[Ravynscroft]

The yellow are mules? I'm uploading pics

No, they are not mules... it is a recessive color/pattern that can come from regulard mallard coloring... it's called the harlequin gene and when expressed in mallards, they are called Snowy Mallards...

 

[ladyh]

I'm totally confused... are her yellow chicks Mallards? she was mentioning mules...I uploaded different pics but still can't tell. the yellow ones have light feet.

I believe all Ravyn is showing is colour...Not mules....

 

[chickens really]

Cool.... That totally makes sense.....

 

[ladyh]

Oh... I uploaded pics for you... I guess I'm just a nervous nelly... will the yellow ones them turn the "snowy mallards" which is more white? for male and/or female? That would be nice

No, they are not mules... it is a recessive color/pattern that can come from regulard mallard coloring... it's called the harlequin gene and when expressed in mallards, they are called Snowy Mallards...

 

[ladyh]

You guys have been really really helpful..

 

[chickens really]

.....Your Ducklings are Mallards.....Not mules...
Ravyn will need to explain again.....

 

[ladyh]

You have made my day Ravynscroft. Thanks goodness for you guys!!!!!!!!!!!

No, they are not mules... it is a recessive color/pattern that can come from regulard mallard coloring... it's called the harlequin gene and when expressed in mallards, they are called Snowy Mallards...

 

[chickens really]

Gals actually but who cares?....