What breed and gender?

[Sherire1]

These ducks got given too me, they were born the 11th of this month. The lady who I got them from said she has Welsh harlequin, apple yard and Pekin ducks. I'm unsure what these ones are, I just would like to find out what breed of duck these roughly are. Any thoughts or gender ideas are extremely helpful. Thank you!

 

[HoneyBeeHomestead]

Hello, I'm not sure about the breed. These ducklings don't look like any of the breeds you listed. I'm no professional on crossbreeds or genetics, so maybe genetics are doing some weird things to make them darker, or perhaps she has some other breeds. The three breeds you listed all have mostly light colors.
As for the genders, there is no way to tell at this age. Once males mature, they will get a curl in their tail. Or if you figure out the breed, sometimes males/females will have different colored feathers.

 

[SilverBirds]

They don't look like any of the breeds listed so they're probably mixed. Once they're a little older it'll be easier to tell what with.

Still too early to tell genders. At around 4 weeks old their voices will start to change. Females are chattier and make the distinctive quack quack sound. Males usually keep their baby peeps longer and develop a raspier voice and will be less vocal. At around 10 weeks old males will start to grow in their masculine feathers. Look for curly drake feathers and darker heads. Feel free to post pictures or videos when the time comes.

 

[HoneyBeeHomestead]

I will add that the one in the front of the last picture looks a lot like a black swedish. Maybe they could be black swedish or magpie crosses?

 

[akroberts1085]

Does anyone know what breed and gender my ducks are? I'm hoping for at least one being a drake.

 

[SilverBirds]

Does anyone know what breed and gender my ducks are? I'm hoping for at least one being a drake.
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Looks like you have two fawn runners and a rouen. How do they sound?

 

[akroberts1085]

Looks like you have two fawn runners and a rouen. How do they sound?

Loud. I don't know how to describe the sound. I might be able to record them tomorrow.