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One duck two different colored eggs???

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by McCordspeep1, Oct 2, 2016.

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  1. Oct 2, 2016 #1
    McCordspeep1

    McCordspeep1 Hatching

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    I'm trying to figure out if I have two females or a male and a female. I get two different colored eggs everyday but I see one of the ducks on top of the other and it looks like they are mating. I'm lost!! I'm curious if it's just a dominance thing. Any help is appreciated!
     

  4. Oct 2, 2016 #2
    junebuggena

    junebuggena Crowing

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    Mating behavior can be dominance related. If you are getting two, very different eggs each day, then you certainly have two females.
     
  6. Oct 2, 2016 #3
    RachG75

    RachG75 Chirping

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    sounds like two females. I have 2 girls and they both lay different looking eggs. Do either of your ducks have a curly tail feather? If not, you have two females.
     
  8. Oct 3, 2016 #4
    chickens really

    chickens really Enabler

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    I have 3 hens and two Drakes....I know, I know , I know.....One Drake per 3 to 4 Hens....Anyways long story about that but off topic!
    My Hens do get excited and mount each other in the pool....It is dominance and excitement....My one Call Drake has never bred a hen....Only breeds the other Drake....

    Cheers!
     

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