Well, they aren't ducklings, but I do think they are HQ Chocolate Orpingtons. Mine might be a little lighter than that, but if you put one next to a Black chick, the difference should be easier to spot.
I pm-ed you.
They are. I think that's the original mutation/morph. @007Sean can help you out with pheasants.
I've never wanted them because of the pen I'd have to build to keep them in. I also know they aren't as hardy as chickens, or at least that's what I've been told. Same reason I won't get peafowl...
You're not lying!
I might commit murder to have a few of these to knock out and move birds into temporarily. Like I know the houses are probably complete garbage, but the runs look nice. And it would work great for the birds I don't plan on keeping big numbers of breeders.
A lady at work...
All their stuff is higher than a giraffe's butt hole. I can get the same brand of waterers and feeders from the local mom-and-pop for several dollars (like $10) less. Usually, your big box stores are cheaper, and your local mom-and-pop stores are more expensive, but I find that to be the...