What type of duckling is this?

[Irishsmiley15]

We found a nest of eggs that my dog got into. There were only three eggs left untouched. We put all three in an incubator and only one developed. I thought it was a mallard but it has bright yellow/orange legs and feet. Additionally the duckling's beak is a swirl of yellow and black. From what I can tell most mallards have black legs and feet etc... We live in central Florida on the canal near the coast. thoughts?

 

[Abigail Joanna]

Definitely looks like you have a mallard or a Muscovy there, though leaning toward Mallard! Very affectionate.

 

[Abigail Joanna]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/rouen-mallard-or-muscovy-with-poll.1106637/
This also may help!

 

[Irishsmiley15]

Definitely looks like you have a mallard or a Muscovy there, though leaning toward Mallard! Very affectionate.

This little duckling has been amazing, very very loving and very quiet.

 

[Irishsmiley15]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/rouen-mallard-or-muscovy-with-poll.1106637/
This also may help!

oh interesting, the ducklings in that post look like wood ducks to me because the stripe doesn't go through the eye.

 

[Abigail Joanna]

oh interesting, the ducklings in that post look like wood ducks to me because the stripe doesn't go through the eye.

Muscovys I've seen to be similar with the incomplete stripe at times.
Seeing them feathered will likely determine it for sure.

 

[Irishsmiley15]

Muscovys I've seen to be similar with the incomplete stripe at times.
Seeing them feathered will likely determine it for sure.

Thanks so much!! That makes sense.

 

[Isaac 0]

Looks like a Mallard, but I've never seen one with orange legs.

 

[Irishsmiley15]

Do pintails or the Florida mottled duck have orange legs? Maybe its a hybrid.