Author Topic: What is this?!  (Read 1945 times)

NicAlford1234

  • Joined May 2012
What is this?!
« on: August 24, 2012, 04:11:39 pm »
In June, I bought six ducklings, 2 Khaki Campbells, 2 Cayugas, 1 White Indian Runner Duck and 1 Trout Runner Duck. All were promised to me as female. This was all fine until about a month ago, the trout runner duck had not 'stretched' yet... As she just looked like a normal duck. She still hasn't and it is pretty clear that she is not a Trout Runner Duck. Here is a pic, could anybody tell me what she is??  ???

(in the front)

Also, when will they come into lay? And when will my drake become active? Thanks :&>

Beewyched

  • Joined Feb 2011
  • South Wales
    • tunkeyherd.co.uk
Re: What is this?!
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2012, 08:14:22 pm »
At a guess, she's a Mallard x Campbell.  Most ducks start laying by 6-months of age - lovely eggs, brilliant for making cakes  :yum:
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CameronS

  • Joined Aug 2009
  • North East Fife
Re: What is this?!
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2012, 11:14:39 pm »
i think the drake will become active so to speak around 4-5 months.
she could be anyform of a cross but i would suggest that  somewhere in the mix is campbell

Sylvia

  • Joined Aug 2009
Re: What is this?!
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2012, 08:54:16 am »
Though runner drakes are'nt as upright as the ducks(probably as they are always going for your feet!)

 

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