Instructions
Notice the ducks' color. Typically, in most species the drake has a bright color and the female has a duller, more natural tone. Most bird species have this same characteristic.
Look at the ducks' size. In most varieties, the male duck will be considerably larger than the female.
Listen to their quack, according to the Better Farming Series website. Female ducks have a loud, clear quack, typically much louder than that of the male in the group. Male ducks have a softer and raspier voice than the females.
Search for the tail feathers̵2;sometimes the only way to tell the difference between the male and female, but a definite method. Once the duck has reached four months or older, drakes have a curled tail feather at the end of his tail, while females do not have this.
How to Identify Male and Female Ducks
Watching ducks as they waddle along the banks of ponds and creeks can provide a fun activity. Many colorful duck species exist; identifying the different varieties and observing their habits can add an educational angle to the experience. Whether you raise ducks or have just gone out for an afternoon hike and come across a few noisy ducks alongside a creek, learn a few specific ways to tell the difference between a male duck (a drake) and a female.