Mystery juvenile ducks

[Abraxus]

These 2 ducklings are at a wildlife sanctuary where my wife works. Whilst it's probably a question of wait and see, I wondered if anyone had any ideas as to what brand they might be!



Thanks in anticipation

[solus]

Look like some sort of domestic/farmyard types so I'm afraid I can't help. Have you tried a farming/fancy duck-keeping website - assuming such a thing exists (which it probably does, seeing as how there are websites these days for all sorts of things!)?

Whatever they are, they look pretty!

[Farplace]

My guess would be hybrid mallards.

[Abraxus]

Many thanks for your replies. Thought I'd try here first as I was already a member. Looked at numerous images on the web and I expect they may well be some kind of farmyard/mallard hybrid. Looking forward to seeing them at adulthood. Thanks again:0)

[RKB]

That black and white pattern would be unusual on a domestic mallard. I think they might be Muscovy Ducks.

[Farplace]

Originally Posted by RKB

That black and white pattern would be unusual on a domestic mallard. I think they might be Muscovy Ducks.

You have a point there RKB. They do look to be fairly chunky ducklings too. I think you may be right.

[rossy]

think id be going muscovy as well, got big feet and chunky legs, rossy.

[thebeard]

i was fishing once and my peg got invaded by a family of muscovies. had them eating maggots out of my hand. i'd say the size and shape of these ones looks about right

[2dogs2000]

I have heard of the ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan
but a beautiful duckling turning into an ugly duck? (Muscovies are ugly aren't they?)

[caernerch]

muscovies. as for ugly - beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
somebody loved somebody else or we wouldn't have got the ducklings.
regards
caernerch