The Truth Behind Crested Ducks - BackYard Chickens
2009年12月22日 · The crested Gene is a genetic defect. The "Crest" in reality is just fatty tissue covering a gap in the skull. This gene is also linked to seizures and neurological problems. …
Differences between White Crested and Crested Pekin ducks?
2008年8月31日 · A white crested duck can be any basic white duck with a crest. A crested Pekin has to be a pekin with a crest. Crested is not a breed it is a variety like different colors or …
Crested duck breeding... - BackYard Chickens
2018年7月15日 · Breeding two crested ducks together will result in an average of twenty five percent of the ducklings dying. Fifty percent of the ducks will have a crest. Twenty five percent …
Cayuga Ducks - All You Need to Know - BackYard Chickens
2022年3月31日 · The Cayuga duck produces about 160 eggs per year that can be used for general eating purposes or baking. So that's a little less than one every few days. As we said …
how to tell a male from female adult Crested ducks
2015年11月24日 · I was given adults crested ducks but it's winter now, so no eggs to let me know if I have females or males? Is it their sound, colors, etc... Thank you, Lise
Should I take on a Crested Duck? - BackYard Chickens
2021年5月14日 · I have the crested duck in my Avatar. I got her from a friend when she was already an adult and have had her for over two years. She is just like my other ducks. She …
Anyone Else Have a Crested with Neurological Issues?
2007年4月26日 · We have a white crested duck, Cindy Lou Who, who came to us with neurological issues. We got her from Metzers with 10 other ducklings about two years ago. …
a Blue Swedish with a crest? *pics* - BackYard Chickens
2012年4月5日 · No the crested gene is not recessive. I believe its a example of incomplete dominance. Ducks can also be a carrier of the gene but not show signs of the gene. No the …
Duck running in circles tilting it's neck. - BackYard Chickens
2015年10月7日 · A crest in a duck is cause by a genetic (I call it) defect. It's not considered a "defect" in the people who are trying for crested ducks, but it's a lethal gene in some …
Question about Pekin Ducklings, can they be crested?
2011年2月24日 · The poof balls/ floofs vary in size and amount. Usually one. I have a crested Pekin that has 1 lrg poof on top and a tiny poof on the side. It’s due to a recessive gene. Many …