Yellow Rouen duckling?

[erinlee]

i had three Rouen ducks (2 females and one male) up until about a month ago, when unfortunately one of the girls was killed by a bobcat The day she was killed, I took 4 of their eggs and placed them under a broody chicken just to see what would happen, I thought at least there might be a chance that one of the killed ducks eggs might hatch. These are the only ducks I have.

Much to my surprise, yesterday I found three newly hatched ducklings happily being cared for by momma hen. So far she doesn't seem to be aware or concerned that her chicks look a little "different" lol

The odd thing is, 2 of the ducklings are the typical brown coloring with dark bills typical of Rouen ducklings. One of them, however, is solid yellow with a yellow bill. Is it possible to have a yellow colored Rouen duckling?

 

[chickens really]

Post some pictures.....Please....

 

[erinlee]

Not the best picture in the world, I'll try to get better pics tonight.

 

[chickens really]

What colour are its eyes?
Are you sure all your Ducks are Rouen ?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Looks like it's adoptive mom sorry couldn't resist.

Gosh are they cute.

 

[chickenE]

So cute - happy for you the eggs hatched!!

 

[erinlee]

The adult ducks were given to me by a coworker and I was told they were Rouen; they sure do look like Rouens to me. Here is a pic of the trio before the one girl was killed.

The yellow ducklings eyes are black. I managed to get better pics today.

 

[Senna95]

Your rouens were probably not 100% pure, and carried a recessive "white" gene. Good chance they have some pekin in their background.