Mallard Males getting their feathers!

[isabelvenes]

Hey y’all! Pretty easy question, but I’m having trouble finding the answer myself so I’d love your help. I have mallards that are 13 weeks old. The Drakes began growing their gray feathers in a noticeable way about two weeks ago. I’m just wondering about when they will be fully feathered out with green heads.

in the picture we have one male on the right

thanks!!!

 

[sourland]

Bird on the left is a hen. Bird facing forward is a drake. They will gradually molt and show full nuptial plumage by early fall.

 

[isabelvenes]

Bird on the left is a hen. Bird facing forward is a drake. They will gradually molt and show full nuptial plumage by early fall.

Haha woops, I meant to say right- just edited that. Anyways, thank you!! Can’t wait to see their beautiful plumage.

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

should be fully by 4.5 months