Yes - Mystery TSC Ducklings! Breed Guesses?

[FoodFreedomNow]

I've read many (and there are many) threads about the "assorted duck" bin at TSC and have my own guesses about what breeds my ten new ducklings are, but would love to hear from others - my personal experience with ducks is limited to Muscovy, Pekin, and Runner.

I think I see Pekins and possibly a Blue Swedish (just a blue head showing below, but coloration is different from the four other darker ducklings).

It's the ducklings with the muted Mallard/Rouen-type markings that really have me puzzled...maybe Golden 300s? They have black or partly-black feet.

Regardless, I'm hoping there are at least a few girls in there so I can enjoy some fabulous duck eggs in the future (and hatch some cute mixed babies!).

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

I've read many (and there are many) threads about the "assorted duck" bin at TSC and have my own guesses about what breeds my ten new ducklings are, but would love to hear from others - my personal experience with ducks is limited to Muscovy, Pekin, and Runner.

I think I see Pekins and possibly a Blue Swedish (just a blue head showing below, but coloration is different from the four other darker ducklings).

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It's the ducklings with the muted Mallard/Rouen-type markings that really have me puzzled...maybe Golden 300s? They have black or partly-black feet.

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Regardless, I'm hoping there are at least a few girls in there so I can enjoy some fabulous duck eggs in the future (and hatch some cute mixed babies!).

I’m not sure, but my guess is Rouens, Pekins, Khakis? Very, very cute! You will have to post updated pictures as they grow. I also went to TSC today. Their ducklings looked good (unlike their bin of dead and dying Bantam chickens ), and I was slightly tempted, but I think I need at least 1 more year with adults before I try keeping day-olds alive!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I’m not sure, but my guess is Rouens, Pekins, Khakis? Very, very cute! You will have to post updated pictures as they grow. I also went to TSC today. Their ducklings looked good, and I was slightly tempted, but I think I need at least 1 more year with adults before I try keeping day-olds alive!

Aw, thanks! And appreciate your feedback. I had originally thought maybe KCs, too, but I wonder if KC ducklings should be a bit darker and more solidly-colored..? They're fascinating creatures - already getting more comfy and not running away as much. I think your approach is entirely reasonable...but they're really not so difficult to keep alive! Will definitely post updates - can't wait to see how they grow out.

 

[chickens really]

I've read many (and there are many) threads about the "assorted duck" bin at TSC and have my own guesses about what breeds my ten new ducklings are, but would love to hear from others - my personal experience with ducks is limited to Muscovy, Pekin, and Runner.

I think I see Pekins and possibly a Blue Swedish (just a blue head showing below, but coloration is different from the four other darker ducklings).

View attachment 1689803

It's the ducklings with the muted Mallard/Rouen-type markings that really have me puzzled...maybe Golden 300s? They have black or partly-black feet.

View attachment 1689797

Regardless, I'm hoping there are at least a few girls in there so I can enjoy some fabulous duck eggs in the future (and hatch some cute mixed babies!).

Pekin, Rouen and Appleyard

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Pekin, Rouen and Appleyard

That would be great! Thanks for your feedback.

 

[Miss Lydia]

these are pics of the Golden 300

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I’m not sure, but my guess is Rouens, Pekins, Khakis? Very, very cute! You will have to post updated pictures as they grow. I also went to TSC today. Their ducklings looked good (unlike their bin of dead and dying Bantam chickens ), and I was slightly tempted, but I think I need at least 1 more year with adults before I try keeping day-olds alive!

How did I miss the part about the bantams?? Oh, no!! I'd be upset seeing that, too! Sometimes those employees are just clueless...and I blame their management. They're lucky I don't work there...I don't tolerate half-baked performance.

 

[CrystaBub]

Those 'Pekins' with the really pink bills are likely Hybrid White Layer and not Pekins.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

these are pics of the Golden 300

I definitely see some similarities...looking like I might have several Golden 300 drakes.

 

[Texag87]

We saw some unhealthy ones at TsC today too. A Rouen and a Pekin had crusted eyes and could not hold their heads up. There was a guy pulling ducklings out that a lady was buying but I guess he was blind.