Who is the mama

[Alayna734]

Duckling hatched and can’t figure out who’s the mama - I have a Cayuga , blue Swedish , or buff orpington - my drakes are Pekins. - Anyone have any guesses ? im sure it will be easier to tell once older and feathers out Meet combs

 

[Miss Lydia]

That is precious

 

[Canadian Wind]

I have a duckling that was similar at hatch, yellow with the gray on the back of the head and body. Named her Smudge, lol!

Her feathers are growing in mostly blue now, so I figure my blue drake (mix breed) was his dad. No idea who the mom would have been though!!!

 

[cheezenkwackers]

I think it would have to be the Buff. That is the restricted pattern on your duckling. It is found in Silver Appleyards and is a dominant trait. But, you wouldn’t see it if they recieved the black allele from the Cayuga or Swedish (Blue has black and one blue). The restricted allele could have been hidden under the white of the Pekin drake. This is a great l article about genetics: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mallard-derived-duck-color-genetics-basics.74277/
I suspect that this will be a very pretty duck!

 

[Chive]

I think it would have to be the Buff. That is the restricted pattern on your duckling. It is found in Silver Appleyards and is a dominant trait. But, you wouldn’t see it if they recieved the black allele from the Cayuga or Swedish (Blue has black and one blue). The restricted allele could have been hidden under the white of the Pekin drake. This is a great l article about genetics: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mallard-derived-duck-color-genetics-basics.74277/
I suspect that this will be a very pretty duck!

I agree. It looks like it would be a buff, but I could be wrong. It is so cute! It seems like it will be a very pretty duck!

 

[Alayna734]

My first time ever letting my girls hatch eggs and had a 2/9 success rate. Then of course 2 wasn’t enough so bought 3 more from Metzer. Some duckling pics for your viewing pleasure

 

[Chive]

My first time ever letting my girls hatch eggs and had a 2/9 success rate. Then of course 2 wasn’t enough so bought 3 more from Metzer. Some duckling pics for View attachment 3588850your viewing pleasureView attachment 3588854View attachment 3588853View attachment 3588851

They are so cute!

 

[Alayna734]

Babies growing up getting big duck feathers. I’m thinking the mystery duck is half pekin half blue Swedish

 

[Alayna734]

Babies growing up getting big duck feathers. I’m thinking the mystery duck is half pekin half blue Swedish

Unless buffs can have these blue beaks

 

[Miss Lydia]

I don't see a Buff. They are beautiful ducks.