Today here in Ain Musa, Egypt we're letting some of the Mallards ducklings hang out with the Fayoumi Chickens. These two groups seem to get alone fairly well. The Fayoumi chickens come in a variety of colors, but most of our flock are brown in color and yet they still lay white eggs.
These Mallard ducklings are about 28 days. They are non-socialable and afraid of strangers, including us. Our Muscovy ducks are the complete opposite. Already these Mallards are a hand full, as they run away from you as soon as you approach anywhere near them.
In case you're wondering the Mallard ducklings above are sterile. They will not produce offspring and are raised only for their meat. We didn't know that at first, but I have to tell you, they grow very quickly and they will be ready to be slaughtered at 3 months old.
The males are the ones with the black markings on their back. Females at this point are all yellow.
The males are the ones with the black markings on their back. Females at this point are all yellow.
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