Odd head ornament

[LucyArredondo]

I have a young mallard with a poof on its head

She has always had this. My hubby seems to think it means she's a wood duck but I don't think that's true. I bought her from an order of straight run mallard chicks. Does anybody have any input ?

 

[Amiga]

She's a crested. Many breeds have individuals with that trait.

 

[LucyArredondo]

So does that mean she will always have that?

 

[fuzziecreatures]

Yes, she/he will always have that