Richard T Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) We got these two on Sunday. They're Miniature Silver Appleyards. (I'm afraid that the picture's quite big and try as I might I've not been able to reduce it. edit - the picture is smaller than when I put it on there so thanks to whoever re-sized) We've called them George and Mildred - she's definitely the boss. They seem nervous and very wary of us. They've been quiet so far. We've got them quarantined in a green eglu and run and will keep them in there for a couple more days so that they get to know where home is. The chickens don't seem bothered by them at all. Edited September 21, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I always think that ducks plumage is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Richard they look adorable, I love the markings Great names too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 They're beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 They are gorgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Richard, they're lovely - I love Silver Appleyards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Are u going to put them with the chickens as im wanting ducks but dont know if they get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 i lurvve ducks!! and they are gorgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 They are lovely. Do they make much noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 is it true that ducks smell (thats why i have been told i can't have them, and mum doesn't like duck eggs ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 So far they haven't been noisy and there's no noticeable smell. They've been a lot less trouble than I was expecting (so far). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Ducks don't smell any more then chickens really. They poo in the pond rather then on the lawn so the water can smell a bit - but only if you get close to it! The one thing about ducks is they get everything muddier. The chooks eglu is not covered in mud nor is their grub and glug - the ducks ones are! Other then cleaning the pond they're no hassle at all. Yours look lovely Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Gorgeous - I shall get ducks one day...I shall, I shall,I shall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP1 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I was advised not to get one duck and one drake as in the Spring he will be too rampant for her and three girls to one boy is better. Have also heard that a drake will drag a hen into a pond in one of his lusty moments and drown the poor girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 That's quite right! nasty little creatures sometimes We had a pair of ducks and they are fine together - I assume because they were paired up at an early age. However, the drake was awful with the boy ducklings and chased them away all the time. This year they have just one girl duckling - almost full sized now - and he chases her for other purposes Luckily, she can still run faster then he can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
