ARE SILVER APPLEYARDS GOOD PETS?

[KinnaChickie]

So me and my husband decided to get a hatchery surprise box and to our surprise two ducklings. They are now almost 2 months and finally we could identify them. Silver appleyards!!! I think they are the cutest things alive, but I'm wondering what can we expect. Are they good layers, or meat ducks? Should we possibly invest in getting a Drake if we don't have one for the girls? They crack me up when they interact with our turkeys and chicks. Such darlings but boy are they messy in water. What can I look forward to?

 

[Conan]

So me and my husband decided to get a hatchery surprise box and to our surprise two ducklings. They are now almost 2 months and finally we could identify them. Silver appleyards!!! I think they are the cutest things alive, but I'm wondering what can we expect. Are they good layers, or meat ducks? Should we possibly invest in getting a Drake if we don't have one for the girls? They crack me up when they interact with our turkeys and chicks. Such darlings but boy are they messy in water. What can I look forward to?

Do you have pics??? I love ducks and they can make wonderful pets depending on how you raise them.
If you know for sure that you have girls, I would skip the drake unless you want to hatch your own ducklings later. Drakes are pretty rough on the girls and I've ended more than one for that very reason.
From all the information I've read, it sounds like they are fantastic layers, which is great! Duck eggs are delicious.
Best wishes with your girls!

 

[chickens really]

Hello..I used to have Appleyard and they are great pets and do lay lots of eggs. They are considered a duel purpose Duck. Meat and eggs.
Congrats on the Ducks...

 

[KinnaChickie]

Do you have pics??? I love ducks and they can make wonderful pets depending on how you raise them.
If you know for sure that you have girls, I would skip the drake unless you want to hatch your own ducklings later. Drakes are pretty rough on the girls and I've ended more than one for that very reason.
From all the information I've read, it sounds like they are fantastic layers, which is great! Duck eggs are delicious.
Best wishes with your girls!

IVE HEARD HORROR STORIES ABOUT DRAKES WITH THE GIRLS. I WAS THINKING ABOUT DUCKLINGS BUT WITH EVERYTHING I READ I THINK I MIGHT RECONSIDER. ONCE I GET THE CHANCE I WILL UPLOAD PICS.

 

[KinnaChickie]

Hello..I used to have Appleyard and they are great pets and do lay lots of eggs. They are considered a duel purpose Duck. Meat and eggs.
Congrats on the Ducks...

THANKS!!! IMMA SUCKER FOR EGGS BUT I HATE TO BUTCHER THEM IF I DONT GOTTA. MY HUSBAND DOES ALL THAT LOL. ON AVERAGE HOW MANY DID YOU HAVE, EGGS THAT IS?

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

IVE HEARD HORROR STORIES ABOUT DRAKES WITH THE GIRLS. I WAS THINKING ABOUT DUCKLINGS BUT WITH EVERYTHING I READ I THINK I MIGHT RECONSIDER. ONCE I GET THE CHANCE I WILL UPLOAD PICS.

Wait....what ?
In the wild drakes partner up with ducks for life. They breed and reproduce more ducks.
It’s how life goes.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Actually ducks do not pair up for life, geese and swans do, but not ducks.
http://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-research-science/waterfowl-mating-systems

 

[CayugaJana]

I know @onaharley loves hers!!

 

[chickens really]

THANKS!!! IMMA SUCKER FOR EGGS BUT I HATE TO BUTCHER THEM IF I DONT GOTTA. MY HUSBAND DOES ALL THAT LOL. ON AVERAGE HOW MANY DID YOU HAVE, EGGS THAT IS?

I really don't remember?...Lots anyways.

 

[KinnaChickie]

OK guys my ducks are grown up nOw...Cant determine male or female...One beak is more of a greenish color then the other. When they are apart they will call up a storm. Can yall help me tell the sex?