Mallard or Rouen?

[Mark1975]

We are new to ducks this year and have what seems to be a common question. Do we have Mallards or Rouens? Or, is it too early to tell? They are about 4 weeks old.

Duckling #1


Duckling #2


Picture for size comparison to our Pekin (possibly Giant/Jumbo) duckling. All are about 4 weeks old.

 

[Mvpitzki]

Rouen, mallards have only the top stripe across the unlike Rouens which have 2

 

[sophieoneill]

Yes I agree, Rouen.

 

[Mark1975]

Okay, thanks to you both. We were hoping they would be Rouen.

We have this one duckling that is yellow with a grayish "mask" that we are calling Bandit. So far, we haven't been able to figure out anything as far as the breed for it. Do ya'll have any suggestions?

 

[Finny]

Maybe a welsh harlequin?

 

[DucksnDaffodils]

Okay, thanks to you both. We were hoping they would be Rouen.

We have this one duckling that is yellow with a grayish "mask" that we are calling Bandit. So far, we haven't been able to figure out anything as far as the breed for it. Do ya'll have any suggestions?

I would guess Fawn and White Indian Runner, my TSC carries them often and they look quite like that. But you will have to see how he stands as he grows up.

 

[Mark1975]

Thanks for the suggestions! Like I said, we are new to ducks this year. And, we just started raising chickens last year. So much to learn! And so much fun.