What breed are my ducks?

[mlecreason]

I bought them at a tractor supply store, and they didn’t have their breeds. Can y’all tell by looking at them?

TIA

 

[sylviethecochin]

Front looks like a Mallard: no lower eye stripe (Rouen), quick maturation (compared to the duck behind...I think that's a her. I am assuming they are the same age.) I'd like to see a size comparison with, say, a gallon jug or something.

Back duck looks more like a white hybrid layer than like a Pekin, especially considering the pale bill. Could also be a breed of Pekin specialised for laying purposes. Do you have a duckling picture? Or description?

 

[Amer]

Pekin or a white layer hybrid and a Rouen.

 

[mlecreason]

Front looks like a Mallard: no lower eye stripe (Rouen), quick maturation (compared to the duck behind...I think that's a her. I am assuming they are the same age.) I'd like to see a size comparison with, say, a gallon jug or something.

Back duck looks more like a white hybrid layer than like a Pekin, especially considering the pale bill. Could also be a breed of Pekin specialised for laying purposes. Do you have a duckling picture? Or description?

This was taken on March 15 the day after we got them home.

 

[sylviethecochin]

This was taken on March 15 the day after we got them home. View attachment 1752179

Looks like Rouen and white layer in that picture.