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Frequently Asked Questions

Duckling Leg Bands and Identification

If your birds were sexed and identified with colored bands, remove the bands upon arrival. See below for leg band colors to help identify your baby ducklings:

  • Yellow — Black Swedish, Duclair, Blue Runner
  • Red — Blue Swedish, Buff, Welsh Harlequin
  • Purple — Cayuga, Khaki Campbell, Mallard, Pekin
  • Blue — Golden Star Hybrid
  • Green — Jumbo Pekin, Rouen, Chocolate Runner, Saxony
  • Orange — Silver Appleyard, White Star Hybrid
  • White — Black Runner, Fawn and White Runner,
  • Black — White Crested