Silver (Appleyard) Bantams

[Ravynscroft]

They are from http://www.duckcreekfarm.com

I'm not concerned about the breeding on these, really. They were specifically sent me as breeding stock.

Just was checking, I found several Duck Creek Farms when I looked, lol...

View attachment 1153102 Here they are with my other minis
Btw, the new birds are in back but are a bit biggerView attachment 1153135
New duck left.

She looks more to type, for sure... I wonder if it is just because of how they were developed in the US? They very well might have been based of PQ Calls...
I will do some more digging, but I stongly suspect that is why they duckling down color is not identical to the lf variety...

They are absolutely gorgeous...

 

[casportpony]

View attachment 1153026 View attachment 1153027 These are Silver Appleyard Bantam ...Longer Bills and necks...

Are those your ducks? They are beautiful!

 

[ThreeWillows]

I have also looked into duck creek farm. The owner/operator is Dave Holderread's nephew, all holderread stock. Beautiful ducks.

Thanks!

Just was checking, I found several Duck Creek Farms when I looked, lol...

She looks more to type, for sure... I wonder if it is just because of how they were developed in the US? They very well might have been based of PQ Calls...
I will do some more digging, but I stongly suspect that is why they duckling down color is not identical to the lf variety...

They are absolutely gorgeous...

Thanks! Yeah, after my ebay issues with the one seller, of my "mystery drake," I decided to order a decent pair from Duck Creek. I like the pair. Tney have very good color. I am partial to my one BSC hen, though, type-wise. She's super bonded to Mystery, so I have to split them up, and I don't look forward to it...

 

[ThreeWillows]

Just a note: Both BSC, seller of my other two hens, and Duck Creek Farm, have Holderread's stock. But, they are quite a few generations removed.

Also, Mystery is not related to any of my other ducks. Got him from a different ebay seller.

 

[Ravynscroft]

Thanks!


Thanks! Yeah, after my ebay issues with the one seller, of my "mystery drake," I decided to order a decent pair from Duck Creek. I like the pair. Tney have very good color. I am partial to my one BSC hen, though, type-wise. She's super bonded to Mystery, so I have to split them up, and I don't look forward to it...

Ugh, that is never fun... good luck!

Just a note: Both BSC, seller of my other two hens, and Duck Creek Farm, have Holderread's stock. But, they are quite a few generations removed.

Also, Mystery is not related to any of my other ducks. Got him from a different ebay seller.

Very, very good points! If all birds were perfect, there wouldn't be dedicated breeders either... j/s...

Also, good to keep in mind the saying, "work with what you have"...

Would love to see the offspring from him over your prior girl, hope you keep updating...

Btw, I found some old pics and have a couple new pics, need to pop back over to your other thread soon, lol...

 

[ThreeWillows]

Ugh, that is never fun... good luck!



Very, very good points! If all birds were perfect, there wouldn't be dedicated breeders either... j/s...

Also, good to keep in mind the saying, "work with what you have"...

Would love to see the offspring from him over your prior girl, hope you keep updating...

Btw, I found some old pics and have a couple new pics, need to pop back over to your other thread soon, lol...

Ah, yes, it would be so tempting to breed Mystery to her, but she may be my best hen ugh. Need to think on that. DH thinks I should rehome him, but I think he's fascinating!

 

[chickens really]

Are those your ducks? They are beautiful!

Yes.....Thank you....The older Hen is Blossom a rescue and the Ducklings are rescues too...I kept back a Hen and Drake..Fabio and Apple...so I have three silver Appleyard Bantams...

 

[apricotvalleywf]

Just an FYI that Duck Creek Farm IS as much Holderreads' as it can be. Ran by his nephew and partner.

 

[ThreeWillows]

Yes, the Holderread's page for mini silver appleyards actually directs customers to Duck Creek farm. That's how I found them. But, yes, the female did look a little dumpy typewise. I actually rehomed her with Mystery.

Now I have what I wanted. The Duck Creek male is in with my females from BSC. This trio is what I'm working with.

 

[ThreeWillows]