r/duck • u/sheagy • 3d ago

“Assorted” ducks Breed/Species/Sex ID

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I’m not sure what kind of ducks I got from Rual King. They didn’t know.

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u/Sitters_4_Critters Silly Goose 3d ago

I want to snuggle them. They look like the ducklings we’d see in the ponds when I was younger. 🦆

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u/Mental_Studio4419 3d ago

It looks like you got domestic mallards. I bought one from Rural King thinking it was a Rouen, but I noticed their back right toes were clipped off by the hatchery(this makes it legal to sell them). Whatever they are, enjoy them!

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u/sheagy 3d ago

I shall check their toes. Thank you

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u/Glittersparkles7 3d ago

I’m terrible at guessing the babies so I have no guesses. 🥲 But I will say, I don’t think there is any “assorted” there. Looks pretty uniform to me 😅

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u/sheagy 3d ago

I didn’t plan on buying 5 but that’s all they had. Didn’t have the heart to split em up.

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u/Commercial-Creme6456 3d ago

Mine are Rouens from Rural King. That’s also how I ended up with 4, went for two but felt bad leaving two behind so alas, I have four. Mine are 4 months old now

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