Female Silver Appleyard Ducklings

$14.50

Female Silver Appleyard ducklings are a dual-purpose breed raised for both eggs and meat, making them a practical choice for small farms and backyard flocks. As they mature, they grow into large, calm ducks that lay about 200–270 large white eggs per year and thrive as active foragers around water.

Purpose: Dual-purpose breed: strong egg layers and good meat birds.
Temperament: Calm, docile, personable; excellent foragers and enjoy water.
Hardiness: Adaptable to varied climates; benefits from shade in heat and predator-proof housing.

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Quantity	Price
1 - 29	$14.50
30 - 124	$10.15
125 - 339	$8.70

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We cannot ship less than 3 ducklings per ship date. There is also a $25.50 charge for any order of less than 10 birds.
For especially large orders, feel free to contact us and benefit from our tiered pricing discounts.
All ducks are shipped as ducklings and can be delivered anywhere within the United States.
We will provide a full refund for any birds that arrive at their destination deceased, or that pass away within 24 hours of their arrival. See full return policy.

As ducklings, they are usually a pale yellow color with light brown or gray markings. As they mature, female Silver Appleyard ducks develop a stunning silver-white plumage with chestnut, brown, and gray feathers, particularly around their heads and necks.

They are a relatively large duck breed. Adult females typically weigh around 6 to 7 pounds.

Silver Appleyard Ducks Breeding and Egg Production

Female Silver Appleyards are excellent layers, producing around 200 to 270 large white eggs annually. In addition to being good egg layers, Silver Appleyards are also prized for their meat quality, making them a versatile breed for small farms and homesteads.

Female Silver Appleyard Duck Behavior

They are friendly, calm, and good-natured, which makes them a great choice for backyard flocks or farms.

Silver Appleyard Duck FAQs

Yes. Silver Appleyards are known for exceptional table quality. Their meat is tender, lean, and very flavorful, often considered some of the best-tasting duck meat for roasting and gourmet cooking. They combine a good carcass size with a pleasant, rich flavor.

Their eggs are rich, full-flavored, and slightly more robust than chicken eggs. The thick whites and vivid yolks make them great for baking, custards, and hearty breakfasts, while still being mild enough for everyday cooking.

Yes. Silver Appleyards are considered a relatively rare breed and are listed as “Threatened” by The Livestock Conservancy. That means there are still relatively few registered worldwide, and each new keeper helps preserve the breed.

Yes. Shirlock Acres offers a live arrival guarantee on ducklings. If anything goes wrong within the first 24 hours after arrival, they’ll work with you on a refund or replacement, as long as you follow basic care instructions and provide a photo of any losses.

Before they arrive, set up a brooder at about 85–90°F with clean, dry bedding. Provide warm water with electrolytes, a quality starter feed made for ducklings, and enough room for them to move toward or away from the heat source.

Shirlock Acres is an NPIP-certified hatchery with nearly two decades of duck experience. Every duckling is hatched and raised in a clean, well-managed facility, then shipped with care-focused packaging and attentive customer service.

Spec	Male Silver Appleyard	Female Silver Appleyard
Plumage coloring	Silver‑white head with a dark greenish cap, chestnut breast, and gray‑and‑white body.	Mottled silver‑buff body with a dark eye stripe and creamy face; softer, more blended pattern overall.
Notable features	Distinctively patterned plumage; broad, deep body that dresses out well for the table.	Among the most striking domestic ducks; balanced build that combines good size with strong laying ability.
Weight	8–9 lbs (large, dual‑purpose drake).	6–7 lbs (solid table size while still efficient as a layer).
Temperament	Gentle, balanced, curious, intelligent; fits well in mixed flocks without being aggressive.	Same gentle, steady temperament; good “family duck” with calm, people‑friendly demeanor.
Egg production (per year)	— (non‑layer)	220–265 eggs per year.
Broodiness / Mothering	—	Medium broodiness; will go broody often enough for some natural hatching but not so often that laying stops.
Hatching / Incubation	—	Standard duck incubation (≈28 days) with good results in incubators or under attentive hens.
Primary uses	Meat, breeding, and adding visual interest to the flock with their showy plumage.	Dual‑purpose: strong egg output plus good meat bird; valuable as the main producer in a small farm or homestead.
Ideal for	Small farms wanting an attractive, hearty drake for breeding and table use.	Mixed flocks or small farms that want one breed to cover both eggs and meat reliably.

Pros	Cons
Top-tier dual-purpose: Excellent meat plus up to 265 eggs per year.	Females can be noisy, with a louder quack than the males’ raspier voices.
Meat is tender, lean, and often considered some of the most flavorful duck meat.	They’re a relatively rare breed, so sourcing or preserving breeding stock may require more planning.
Very productive layers compared with many other duck breeds.	Active but not very flighty, so they’ll still need good fencing and water access.
Beautiful, colorful plumage and good flock birds that mix well with others.

Fast 3-5 Day Delivery

For most orders, we use USPS Priority Mail, which typically delivers within 1–3 days. We operate on a Monday hatching and shipping schedule, so that ducklings usually arrive before the weekend.

NPIP- Certified Hatchery

Healthy ducklings start here: as an NPIP-certified hatchery, we carefully monitor and test every bird for disease so your ducklings arrive bright-eyed, energetic, and ready to thrive.

Nearly 20 Years of Experience

A few backyard ducks in 2007 sparked a passion that’s now a nationwide hatchery—yet Shirlock Acres still raises every bird with the same honest, family-level care you’ll read about on our About Us page.

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.

Family Owned Business

Shirlock Acres is very much a family story in motion—a hatchery that grew out of Roger and Ruth giving their boys something meaningful to do and slowly turned into a full-time way of life.