What breed of duckling?

[BlueO]

Hello everyone! I recently got two black Swedish ducklings one just randomly died. I was very sad and so was the other duckling so we went to big R and got a new one. They seem to be bonding well, but I’m not sure what breed this duck is. I thought it could be Welsh Harlequin, but I looked up pictures and now I’m just completely confused. she’s also quite a bit smaller than the older one who is also a drake. Will this be a problem.

Here’s her and her new brother.

Very, very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

All I know is it’s probably not white. (The only ducks I have are pekin, so I can only tell you what your duck is not)

 

[BlueO]

All I know is it’s probably not white. (The only ducks I have are pekin, so I can only tell you what your duck is not)

Thanks, I guess

 

[JedJackson]

I think it is indeed a Welsh Harlequin duckling. If it's a female, there should be no problems until he reaches puberty and starts wanting to mate. If she is mature enough at that point she should be okay but a 1 drake to 1 duck ratio means she will probably be overmated, and so it's best to either get a few more females or separate them for periods of time during breeding season to give her a chance to rest.

If it is another male, there could be issues, but it's a wait and see kind of thing.

 

[BlueO]

I think it is indeed a Welsh Harlequin duckling. If it's a female, there should be no problems until he reaches puberty and starts wanting to mate. If she is mature enough at that point she should be okay but a 1 drake to 1 duck ratio means she will probably be overmated, and so it's best to either get a few more females or separate them for periods of time during breeding season to give her a chance to rest.

If it is another male, there could be issues, but it's a wait and see kind of thing.

Great I really wanted a Welsh Harlequin duck! And I think it is a female. I have a few more ducks though and already have two males so I’m not really sure what to do about that. But I do already have two hens.

 

[Birdsarelife]

Hello everyone! I recently got two black Swedish ducklings one just randomly died. I was very sad and so was the other duckling so we went to big R and got a new one. They seem to be bonding well, but I’m not sure what breed this duck is. I thought it could be Welsh Harlequin, but I looked up pictures and now I’m just completely confused. she’s also quite a bit smaller than the older one who is also a drake. Will this be a problem. View attachment 3822254View attachment 3822256
Here’s her and her new brother.

Very, very much appreciated. Thank you.

She is so cute!
I’m sorry your other duckling died.

 

[ChickaChicka1]

Hello everyone! I recently got two black Swedish ducklings one just randomly died. I was very sad and so was the other duckling so we went to big R and got a new one. They seem to be bonding well, but I’m not sure what breed this duck is. I thought it could be Welsh Harlequin, but I looked up pictures and now I’m just completely confused. she’s also quite a bit smaller than the older one who is also a drake. Will this be a problem. View attachment 3822254View attachment 3822256
Here’s her and her new brother.

Very, very much appreciated. Thank you.

Same here! Wishing the best!

 

[BlueO]

She is so cute!
I’m sorry your other duckling died.

Thank you it was really hard when it happened.

 

[BlueO]

Same here! Wishing the best!

Thank you for the support.

 

[Birdsarelife]

It looks like a golden 300 duckling to me. He’s so cute!