What sex are these?

[MarshmallowsDuckies]

Hi. I have 4 ducks. I think they are Rouen and Pekin ducks but unsure because the sign said assorted. The yellow ones have orange beaks and I’ve read that means they are Pekin as opposed to the white layer ducks. I tried to sex them by flipping them upside down and looking at the vents but everything is so tiny. One of the yellow ones is quite a bit bigger than the others. They are all about the same age give or take a day or two. Anyone have any idea about them? Thanks. I can try to post individual pics or videos if you need.

 

[casportpony]

Congrats and welcome to BYC!

 

[ruthhope]

They are cute! It will be a surprise what sex they are!!

 

[fatty and friends]

there’s definitely two rouens! atleast one of the “pekins” is a “fawn and white runner” duck though, i would need better pictures to tell about the other one

 

[MartinFamilyHomestead]

there’s definitely two rouens! atleast one of the “pekins” is a “fawn and white runner” duck though, i would need better pictures to tell about the other one

Yes I thought so too!!

 

[MartinFamilyHomestead]

Hi. I have 4 ducks. I think they are Rouen and Pekin ducks but unsure because the sign said assorted. The yellow ones have orange beaks and I’ve read that means they are Pekin as opposed to the white layer ducks. I tried to sex them by flipping them upside down and looking at the vents but everything is so tiny. One of the yellow ones is quite a bit bigger than the others. They are all about the same age give or take a day or two. Anyone have any idea about them? Thanks. I can try to post individual pics or videos if you need.

2 rouens bc of extra stripe under eye. Looks like you have a runner duck though. Sex you’ll have to wait. Typically around 10 weeks you’ll be able to sex by voice. Sometimes a little earlier sometimes a little later. The females are much louder and have what I call a “honk” Drakes are much quieter and more raspy. If this is first time with ducks and you aren’t confident once they get their adult feathers it’s much easier. They start this molt approx 15weeks. Some come in quick others take a little bit To fully fill out. Your rouens will get green heads if males and they will have the curled feathers on their butts. Your runner or Pekin won’t have the green heads but they will still develop the sex feather on their tail too.