What colors are my call ducks?

[chickiesmommy]

Hi,
I just bought 7 call ducks. They are 11 days old. I think 2 are greys and 2 are whites? Curious on the chocolates and the other light mallard looking one. Thanks!

 

[davez]

They are adorable. No idea on colors at this point.

 

[chickiesmommy]

They are adorable. No idea on colors at this point.

Oh you can't tell at this stage? Bummer

 

[davez]

Sorry, I lack the skill. The dark ones will be green heads (but they could be an odd variation on a green). The two dark ones even look a little bit different. The yellow will be light color - white or buff or "silver". The rest will be in between but I couldn't say for sure, blue, grey or something else.

 

[Strawberry74]

Cute babies! Do you know the parent birds? Were they from a mixed pen? I agree, they are a little hard to tell colors on. Usually, at hatch you can tell what colors, but these seem a little mixed maybe.

I see 2 gray, 1 blue fawn, maybe a couple chocolate and the light 2 don't look entirely white. They may have some pastel or buff color to them. White ducklings are usually bright yellow. See below for reference.

You'll have to keep us posted how they grow!

 

[davez]

We can use this as a learning exercise. In 6 months, get them to all line up at the water bowl again in the exact same order and take another photo for comparison.

 

[chickiesmommy]

Sorry, I lack the skill. The dark ones will be green heads (but they could be an odd variation on a green). The two dark ones even look a little bit different. The yellow will be light color - white or buff or "silver". The rest will be in between but I couldn't say for sure, blue, grey or something else.

Oh, when may I repost again? When they are 4 or 5 weeks old?