What kind of ducks do I have

[taunya1979]

I just got these two cuties at a local farm and they don't know exactly what kind probably a mix between Peking and something runner also when do they get their adults feathers so they can go for a swim?

 

[taunya1979]

They are about a month old

 

[pomnovice]

The one on the right definitely is a Runner crossbreed! But, they both have two lines on their eyes, which is distinctive of Rouen ducklings. They can go for a swim at anytime if they are properly dried, but their feathers become waterproof anywhere from six to eight weeks.

 

[TLWR]

also when do they get their adults feathers so they can go for a swim?

THey don't need adult feathers to be able to swim. Let them swim now.

 

[taunya1979]

Oh I was told which I thought was weird that since they were incubated rather than mama laying on them that they don't have the oils to protect them.

 

[chickens really]

The white lines on the eyes look like Appleyard Ducklings.....I raise them........Look like my Ducklings..


Cheers!

 

[chickens really]

Swimming stimulates the oil glad to work.......I swim all my Ducklings at 2 days old..


Cheers!

 

[taunya1979]

Here's a better pic of them and yay thank you guys I'll get them a pool tomorrow they are still afraid of me n the fam but love the chickens. They will let me about 2/3 feet from them then they're like nope quack quack Were out lol. Still working on getting them to let me touch them.