Silver Appleyard Ducklings

The Silver Appleyards come in different colors. The drakes are a different coloring than the hens, they almost look like mallards. We have both varieties of the Silver Appleyard — they can be all white, or some with white, grey, brown, and fawn markings — Silver. Keep in mind this is a heavyweight duck that is much bigger than average so make adjustments for that.

Please note when ordering from us you can receive Silver or White Varieties!

We think ducks are slightly underrated — they lay more eggs than chickens, are extremely hardy, and don’t get as many diseases.

They forage for bugs, and ticks, and clean up overgrown grass and brush. Very useful in orchards, and areas where you might have a slug problem. Their droppings when composted are excellent for gardens! Their compost “cures” faster than chickens — do some research! We can help you along the way of your duck journey. Ask us what you need to get ducklings off to a great start, we love helping our customers.

This big, colorful duck was developed by Reginald Appleyard at his waterfowl Farm near Bury St. Edmund, England. His goal, as stated in a 1940’s farm brochure, was to make a beautiful breed of duck, with a combination of beauty, size, lots of big white eggs, and a deep long, wide, breast.” (Holderread, 2001). Appleyards were brought to the United States in the 1960s and became available to the public in 1984. The American Poultry Association accepted the breed to the American Standard of Perfection in 2000.