ok my peeps! DUCK girl or boy?

[HorseFeatherz NV]

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The green on the head and the tail feather are dead ringers for a boy

I also wondered if the green was a male marker but know nothing about magpies, so thought *maybe* the green sheen could be on a female also.

For my ducks - the green sheen does indicate male (of course with the sheen goes the raspy voice and curly tail feathers

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[shelleyd2008]

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The green on the head and the tail feather are dead ringers for a boy

I also wondered if the green was a male marker but know nothing about magpies, so thought *maybe* the green sheen could be on a female also.

For my ducks - the green sheen does indicate male (of course with the sheen goes the raspy voice and curly tail feathers

)

I don't know of any breed of domestic duck that gets that green head on a female. Even cayugas (which have an all-over green sheen) the females don't have it on their heads.

 

[sonew123]

ok I have a huge fat fluffy headed boy!

He is still going to be spoiled rotten for his whole life here-do they really need a friend? He is so much work...for him I dont mind but another one ??

 

[buck431397]

I agree. I am gonna have top get a friend for Giblet, but i never wanted the duck in the first place. But now i would be so sad if he/she was gone! How old is your duck? Im wondering if Giblet is actually a girl or just hasn't curled his feathers yet. he's about 8 weeks old i think.

I just feel like he would be happier/ safer with a friend. Besides- if you figure out if your duck is a boy or girl- then get the opposite! awww....

 

[buck431397]

why cant two crested be together?

 

[DiVon80]

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[froggie71]

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They can be together, then just can't be breed together as their offspring usually die before hatching or shortly there after. 2 crested genes is usually fatal.

 

[NYREDS]

Definately a male. Definately not a Magpie-they don't have green heads. Maybe a Magpie cross.

 

[buck431397]

oh, good to know. It would be very sad to have a bunch of crested babies all die.

 

[sonew123]

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Chuckie is 4 months+ Im sure ill cave for a friend! Just not now-I have too many chicken deals going on and such-Spring time Im sure