The eye stripe. Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference, but 2 definite stripes usually means rouen. A faint bottom stripe or more of a dot usually means mallard.
Here is my rouen at 3 days....
And earlier today
Nettie is right about store bought ducks. You aren't going to get mutts or rare breeds. Look to see what breeds are offered at the major hatcheries and see if you can find some matching pics. I know my Big R orders from Privett.
Here is my rouen at 3 days....

And earlier today


Nettie is right about store bought ducks. You aren't going to get mutts or rare breeds. Look to see what breeds are offered at the major hatcheries and see if you can find some matching pics. I know my Big R orders from Privett.
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