{"product_id":"baby-mallard-ducklings-straight-run-only","title":"Baby Mallard Ducklings – Straight Run Only (Online Only)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n module-type-header diyfeLiveArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"415\" data-start=\"144\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Purchase: 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"415\" data-start=\"144\"\u003eBring the beauty of nature to your farm or pond with our \u003cstrong data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"201\"\u003eMallard Ducklings\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardy, active, and full of character. Mallards are among the most popular wild-type ducks in North America, known for their intelligence, adaptability, and striking plumage as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"421\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"439\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Run Only (Unsexed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"481\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (Adults average 20–26 inches in length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"542\"\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32–39 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–3.5 lbs at maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eFlying Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60 days after hatching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eAdult Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eMale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green head, white collar, chestnut breast, gray wings, curled drake feather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"797\" data-start=\"786\"\u003eFemale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mottled brown with orange-black bill and straight tail feathers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"869\"\u003eDuckling Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"893\"\u003eNewly hatched mallard ducklings feature bright \u003cstrong data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"940\"\u003eyellow undersides and faces\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"977\"\u003eblack backs and dark bills\u003c\/strong\u003e. As they grow, their feathers become more mottled until they resemble the adult female pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eMallards are social and vocal birds. Females have the deep “quack” commonly associated with ducks, while males produce a softer, deeper version. 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They are excellent for breeding, educational exhibits, or simply enjoying as part of a peaceful homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1897\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003ePlease note: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eWe are unable to ship Mallard Ducks to Florida, Arkansas, or North Dako\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AV Bird Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Straight Run","offer_id":52475303985471,"sku":"sku-41337105612954","price":8.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6222\/1119\/files\/Mallard_Ducks_by_Tranquil_Pond.png?v=1773878864","url":"https:\/\/wisecountychickenfarm.com\/products\/baby-mallard-ducklings-straight-run-only","provider":"Wise County Chicken Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}