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What kind of ducks do I have?

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by herpin1579, Apr 14, 2011.

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  1. Apr 14, 2011 #1
    herpin1579

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    I picked up some mallards at the local feed store. Two of the ducks have yellow tufts on their heads and I have no idea what they are. Any ideas? They look exactly like mallard ducklings except for that tuft. I would post pictures but I'm a new member and it wont let me

    Thanks,
    Mike
     
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    herpin1579

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  5. Apr 14, 2011 #3
    desertdarlene

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    They look like crested and non-crested rouens and mallards. Adorable!
     
  7. Apr 15, 2011 #4
    animalloverabh

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    The ones with the puffy things are Crested Mallards. The ones without are normal Mallards. Have fun with them! They sure are cute!
     
  9. Apr 15, 2011 #5
    iamcuriositycat

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    Oh, cresties!! Cute!! I've never had mallards, but crested ducks of all breeds are adorable.

    Do be careful when they're full grown if you intend to breed them. Never breed a crested duck with another crested duck. The gene that causes the crest is essentially a cranial deformity, and in a double dose it causes painful, gruesome, and usually fatal deformities in offspring (roughly 25% of the offspring of a crested x crested breeding will produce this result). In a single dose, though, it's just plain adorable! And it's perfectly fine to breed a crested with a normal--you'll get 50/50 (roughly) cresteds and normals.

    Enjoy!
     

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