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Why Raise Ducks

Ducks earn their spot on the homestead. Some folks raise them for tender, flavorful meat, others for a steady supply of rich, large eggs, and plenty do both. They forage for bugs and greens, they're hardy across climates, and they bring a lot of personality to the yard. Whether you're starting a backyard flock or expanding a small farm, there's a duck breed that fits the plan.

Choosing a Breed for Meat or Eggs

For meat, Pekins are the most popular duck around, growing into large birds with tender, mild meat and a generous breast. Muscovies offer lean, richly flavored meat, and both Black and White Muscovy drakes grow into big, hearty birds. For eggs, Khaki Campbells lead the way with 165 to 300 eggs a year, and Silver Appleyards follow with up to 265, plus a beautiful coat and a rare heritage bloodline. Muscovy and Pekin hens lay too, so a mixed flock can bring you both meat and eggs.

Breed Temperaments

Every breed we hatch is friendly, which makes them a great match for families and first-time duck keepers. Pekins are tame and docile, and they like to chat, especially at feeding time. Muscovies are calm and quiet, communicating with soft coos and hisses, and they often become quite tame when raised from ducklings. Khaki Campbells are active, curious little foragers, and Silver Appleyards are docile, easygoing, and comfortable in a flock. Ducklings that grow up together tend to settle in as a happy, mixed group.

Our Duck FAQs

We offer Pekin, Khaki Campbell, Silver Appleyard, and both Black and White Muscovy ducklings.

Pekins and Khaki Campbells are both great starter ducks. Pekins are docile and tame, and Khaki Campbells are gentle, active, and family-friendly.

Pekins are the most popular meat duck, with fast growth and tender, mild meat. Muscovies are a favorite for lean, richly flavored meat.

Khaki Campbells are the top layers, producing 165 to 300 eggs a year. Silver Appleyards lay up to 265.

Muscovies are the quietest, since they coo and hiss instead of quacking. Khaki Campbells are also quieter than many other breeds.

Yes. Pekins, Muscovies, and Silver Appleyards are all known for getting along well in mixed flocks.

Straight run ducklings are not sorted by gender, so your order will be a mix of males and females.

We ship our ducks anywhere in the United States. All duck orders are shipped as ducklings, and we require a minimum of 3 ducklings to ship.

Why Choose Shirlock Acres?

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NPIP-Certified Hatchery

From the moment a duckling hatches at Shirlock Acres, its health is our top priority. Because we’re an NPIP-certified hatchery, every bird is carefully monitored and tested to ensure its illness-free. When your ducklings arrive, they’ll be bright-eyed, energetic, and ready to thrive in your flock.

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Nearly 20 Years of Experience

In 2007, a few ducks in the Shirk family’s backyard sparked a passion that soon grew beyond our fence line. Today, Shirlock Acres ships ducklings across the country, but our heart is still rooted in family care. Roger and Derek Shirk continue to raise every bird with the same honesty and attention they’ve always given their own. Curious how it all began? You’ll find the full story on our About Us page.

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State-of-the-Art Hatchery

From the moment they hatch, our ducklings are raised in a safe, well-kept environment where every detail is watched over with care. That attention ensures the birds you receive are healthy, thriving, and eager to settle into their new home.

Our Delivery Process

At Shirlock Acres, we take duckling delivery seriously. Before shipping, we hand-check every brown duckling and only send the strongest, freshest birds. You’ll get a tracking number and a heads-up when your ducklings ship, plus you’ll need to pick them up from the post office as soon as they arrive. We tweak our shipping process for the weather, and if anything goes wrong within the first 24 hours, we’ll make it right.

  • Shipments go out Mondays (every Monday for Muscovy, every other Monday for Pekin & Silver Appleyard)
  • Ducklings are shipped 0-2 days old, hand-checked for health
  • Boxes include soft bedding, ventilation, dividers, GroGel, and heat packs in winter
  • Tracking number and pickup notification provided
  • Immediate care: preheat brooder (85-90°F), provide warm water with electrolytes, starter feed, and monitor activity
  • Live arrival guarantee: refund or replacement if ducklings don’t survive the first 24 hours (photo required)
Our Duck Delivery
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We offer shipping to all the lower 48 states, Alaska, and the US Virgin Islands using USPS Priority Mail.