I just told the wife that the devil just told me that Appleyards were available. Consider yourself playfully labeled such. They were for next year and now (as the world is still crazy and they are available) they are being added to cart.
Okay, now that I have 10 Appleyards coming (4 females, 6 males) darn shipping costs for small orders anyway. I wanted 3 girls and 1 boy, the order of 10 costs the same. Back to the topic.I just told the wife that the devil just told me that Appleyards were available. Consider yourself playfully labeled such. They were for next year and now (as the world is still crazy and they are available) they are being added to cart.
When will they lay and when should I process the five extra boys? I'll try the duck forum too, but hey I like you guys (except FortCluck 
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Don't be said @FortCluck , you are my favorite.Okay, now that I have 10 Appleyards coming (4 females, 6 males) darn shipping costs for small orders anyway. I wanted 3 girls and 1 boy, the order of 10 costs the same. Back to the topic.
Anyone here an Appleyard owner/eater. I have questions from my wife.
I knew it
I think ducks mature way faster than chickens. I believe pekins I could butcher at 8 weeks, but I never did and kept them. Ducks start laying eggs around 17-24 weeks
Decide what you want the ducks for (meat or eggs or decorations/pets), whether you'd like mallard type or muscovies, how large a carcass you want for meat or how prolific you need for layers...Do I really have to wait until next spring to hatch again???
I mean...broody has all the chicks outside, and there’s plenty of space in my indoor brooder......ducks?!
Seriously though...thinking about adding a few ducks.
don’t tell my husband.
1) theI knew it
You’re crazier than I am. Buying ducks
says otherwise Plus I need to know if they are as good as the internet says they are.
Duck... I ate it a long time ago and it was awesome. I’m talking when I was 15. Their eggs are amazing too! Good for over easy eggs.1) the
2) yes I am, my 80x100 garden needs ducks to tend it.
I butcher all my own animals (and my customers) and I know what six drakes will do to four hens. They will be processed.
Faverolle are one of my favorites as well. I haven't had them in a decade though. You are absolutely correct! It is white/yellow down with a black spot on its back, five toes, and feathered, yellow legs.
Okay, now that I have 10 Appleyards coming (4 females, 6 males) darn shipping costs for small orders anyway. I wanted 3 girls and 1 boy, the order of 10 costs the same. Back to the topic.
Anyone here an Appleyard owner/eater. I have questions from my wife.
