Crested ducks????

[happy duck]

Hey guys!!!! I have read about crested ducks and fell in love with them at first sight. I was just wandering if they come in all breeds or if there is a certain breed just for crested ducks? I know Metzer farms sells them and they are in there own breed category. So if you have answers that would be cool... pics would be fun too. I just want to see some pics of crested ducks!!!!

 

[Pyxis]

Cresting is dominant, so it has been bred into a lot of breeds.

Have you read about what causes the crest? That it's a gap in the skull? That means that they are extremely prone to brain damage - even something as simple as mating can cause a crested female to become brain damaged. And, they're also highly prone to neurological issues, such as not being able to walk, etc. And it also causes seizures.

On top of that, it's a lethal gene - any duckling that gets two copies dies in the shell. Often the ducklings also develop in the egg with their brains growing outside their skulls due to the gap, and then die after hatching or right before hatching.

So while it's cute, it's a pretty nasty mutation.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-truth-behind-crested-ducks.707110/

 

[chickens really]

Crested Ducks are a genetic deformity and not something to seek out..Not a Breed but a deformity that can happen in all Duck breeds..

 

[happy duck]

Ok thanks!!!! I knew from the start is probably not the best choice. Thanks again!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are cute aren't they, just such a shame what can go wrong with the lil ones.

 

[happy duck]

Could I have one and just not breed it...I have a drake so it would be hard to prevent right?

 

[Blue Crow]

Not to be a downer but - buying one creates market pressure to keep producing them so even if your not going to breed them it give someone else a reason the breed them.

 

[happy duck]

Thank you for telling me that. I would have never thought about it. So thanks!!! You are so much help!!!

 

[learycow]

I breed a small flock of crested calls

And a small flock of crested ancona ducks

 

[Julie Birb]

I breed a small flock of crested callsView attachment 1371343 And a small flock of crested ancona ducks
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Aw, such sweeties.