Mallard ducklings question

[Ravynscroft]

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

These are Snowy Mallards...

And as juveniles they all tend to have dark heads...

If they grow out like these, then they are Snowys... I am not versed in Mules to say *for certain* they are not crossed mules, but they look like Snowy to me... are you planning to sell them anytime soon or let them grow out and see?

 

[ladyh]

LOL Yeah I know you are gals... ) guys is just an all inclusive term... I guess I could act like a millenial..Hey dude!! I tell my son I'm a dudette not DUDE! LOL

Gals actually but who cares?....

 

[ladyh]

I was planning to sell them when I could determine the sex and sell in pairs if I could. I'm guessing the male snowy (if it's a male) will have the green head as well?

These are Snowy Mallards...

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And as juveniles they all tend to have dark heads...

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If they grow out like these, then they are Snowys... I am not versed in Mules to say *for certain* they are not crossed mules, but they look like Snowy to me... are you planning to sell them anytime soon or let them grow out and see?

 

[chickens really]

LOL Yeah I know you are gals... ) guys is just an all inclusive term... I guess I could act like a millenial..Hey dude!! I tell my son I'm a dudette not DUDE! LOL

I know ....lol....My Son calls me Bro....lol....Dude....Homey..lol

 

[ladyh]

Yeah I got called a Homey once...I need a tape recorder MY NAME IS MOM LOL

I know ....lol....My Son calls me Bro....lol....Dude....Homey..lol

 

[casportpony]

mine look exactly like this

What does the Muscovy look like?

 

[chickens really]

I was planning to sell them when I could determine the sex and sell in pairs if I could. I'm guessing the male snowy (if it's a male) will have the green head as well?

Yes....it will get a green Drake head...

 

[Ravynscroft]

I was planning to sell them when I could determine the sex and sell in pairs if I could. I'm guessing the male snowy (if it's a male) will have the green head as well?

Gender won't be evident til at least 6-8 weeks old, females will quack before males will get their adult plumage (at about 4 months old)... but yes, the males will still have green heads...

If you aren't planning to sell until they are sexable, then IF they are crosses, it should definitely be apparent by then... please update as they age, or feel free to contact me for any other questions...

For the record, the ducklings I showed you are from my own Call ducks... Snowy Calls and Snowy Mallards have the same gene pattern...

 

[ladyh]

here is a sample but they come in several colors...they have that carbuncle (sp) on their face and are quiet ducks..large eggs.

What does the Muscovy look like?

 

[ladyh]

Ahhh you're awesome thank you so so very much...!!

Gender won't be evident til at least 6-8 weeks old, females will quack before males will get their adult plumage (at about 4 months old)... but yes, the males will still have green heads...

If you aren't planning to sell until they are sexable, then IF they are crosses, it should definitely be apparent by then... please update as they age, or feel free to contact me for any other questions...

For the record, the ducklings I showed you are from my own Call ducks... Snowy Calls and Snowy Mallards have the same gene pattern...