hannuh_montana
In the Brooder
- Apr 29, 2020
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So my ducks were 7 weeks old on Tuesday (6/2). We got them at Tractor Supply as "mallards", but someone mentioned to me that they might actually be Rouens. What are the differences, and what do you think based on the pictures? Is TSC known for selling ducks labeled as the wrong breed or is it safe to assume they're what they say they are? Their back toes are not clipped, but we live in a very rural area and other people I know have gotten TSC mallards in the past without being clipped, so I don't think I can use that as a determining factor. They're about 3.7 pounds right now but haven't really changed much in growth the past 2 weeks as far as I can tell.
Also, based on their sounds, I think we have 1 male and 2 females. Is it too soon for a male to be developing a drake curl? (pictures attached) I thought it was early, but the one we think is male (still only peeps) definitely is starting to curl where the others aren't. 'He' also has slightly iridescent feathers in his tail area that I've noticed in the sun, where the other 2 have the brown detailed feathers that are all-over. I've attached some pictures of the iridescence but it's really faint and I can only see it in the right sunlight. (as ducklings, he's the one with only 1 eye line and a spot)
(Sorry for attaching so many pictures. I was hoping more would help since they've grown so much)
Also, based on their sounds, I think we have 1 male and 2 females. Is it too soon for a male to be developing a drake curl? (pictures attached) I thought it was early, but the one we think is male (still only peeps) definitely is starting to curl where the others aren't. 'He' also has slightly iridescent feathers in his tail area that I've noticed in the sun, where the other 2 have the brown detailed feathers that are all-over. I've attached some pictures of the iridescence but it's really faint and I can only see it in the right sunlight. (as ducklings, he's the one with only 1 eye line and a spot)
(Sorry for attaching so many pictures. I was hoping more would help since they've grown so much)
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