Mini Appleyard Ducks

[DenverDucky]

Beautiful! I love that you take your ducks with you, I could never imagine not taking my duck with me. She goes everywhere (except grocery stores). Is there anything you do to make the journey easy? I use a carseat and stroller which really helps! Of course I have a pekin and you have these little cuties

 

[Peeko]

I just use an old computer monitor box. The bottom is lined with a plastic potting soil bag with straw on top. I dump the straw and rinse off the bag so I can reuse it each time. On the sides of the box, I cut out view holes for them to stick their head through and look around. The box gets wedged on the back seat between the two front seats of the car, that way they can see us and look out the front windshield- and the box doesn't move around. They seem to like the option of nesting into the straw and napping or sightseeing and talking to us.

I also cut out a rectangle on one side, leaving the bottom attached. It acts as an door and exit ramp so they can walk in and out on their own.

I've thought about leashes, but our little ones are so independent, might be like most cats are on leash- no fun for anyone involved. I just know I couldn't keep them in a stroller (and them be happy about it anyway). I'm pretty good at herding them and they follow us around. But I worry about all the cats and loose dogs in our neighborhood so we only take them on car trips to isolated places. I'd love to take them for walks to the park so they got out more often.

Have you had encounters with predators? What did your duck do?

 

[dusky]

I'm trying to find mini appleyard hatchng eggs, does anyone here offer them by chance? :/ I'm in the portland metro area, but dont mind shipped if it is on the west coast.

 

[QuailCrestFarms]

Anyone selling any Mini Appleyards?

 

[Qwatra]

I'm having a hard time finding info on these. Who has them now? Are yours good layers? Are they seasonal? How heavy are they? Are they quiet? And where can I buy some?!

 

[chickens really]

They are classified as Bantam Ducks....They are seasonal layers....They are about 5 lbs...I am getting a pair from my friend in a week or so ?......I love them.......The Hens are a bit yappy like a Call Duck Hen....My Call Hens always have something to say.....lol.....

Best wishes on your search...

 

[ThreeWillows]

Don't know if folks are still looking, but I am getting some Mini Appleyards from Duck Creek Farm. Since Holderread's doesn't sell them anymore, I think it's about the only place that has them except for the occasional random backyard flock owner.