When do Silver Appleyard ducklings change head?

[Quack head]

I have three ducklings born June 29th about 45 days ago, they are feathering out nicely, but when can I tell the drakes. Currently they all look like hens, which is fine with me. One duck's quack has changed from a peep to sounding like the adult ducks. Any suggestions?

 

[3bird]

Congrats! Let's see pictures!!!

With our Appleyards, voice was the first good indicator.

 

[chickens really]

The Drakes will start getting the green head and a white ring around the neck as the feather grow in. They will have a juvenile molt around 4 months old and have stronger adult colour then.

 

[3bird]

The Drakes will start getting the green head and a white ring around the neck as the feather grow in. They will have a juvenile molt around 4 months old and have stronger adult colour then.

The coloration is clear before four months in our experience--more like 12 weeks or earlier. Sexing by vocalization is possible earlier. Here is a 13-week old drake:

 

[chickens really]

The coloration is clear before four months in our experience--more like 12 weeks or earlier. Sexing by vocalization is possible earlier. Here is a 13-week old drake:

Yep...That's what I said..

 

[Isaac 0]

The coloration is clear before four months in our experience--more like 12 weeks or earlier. Sexing by vocalization is possible earlier. Here is a 13-week old drake:

Gorgeous Drake!

 

[DrHawkeye07]

You'll probably start seeing some change in feathering soon. My first round of ducklings, I got in late May. Below is a picture of what they started looking like in August. Notice the green starting around the bill and eyes and chestnut on the chest.

 

[3bird]

Gorgeous Drake!

Thanks! I'd say I'll let him know, but he doesn't need anything else to feed his ego right now! We love him, but he needs to chill out as August (and mating season!) comes to an end.