* Large Duck
Breeds:- Appleyard
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| The Silver Appleyard is named after
Reginald Appleyard, the breeder who developed it at his Priory
Waterfowl Farm near Bury St Edmunds. He described them in a farm
brochure from the 1940s, as a very attractive breed of large duck that
would also be a prolific producer of large, white eggs. Calm placid all
rounder For housing use a large dog kennel or small garden shed to house the ducks or in with the chickens. During the winter they need to be protected against rain, wind, and snow . The shelter must be waterproof, predator proof and well ventilated ( any crap is high in ammonia so small places produce quite a smell). At night ducks must be penned up being vulnerable with their quiet and trusting nature to two and four legged predators. . . they were not named as 'sitting ducks' for nothing** Need deep swimming water at least 8 inches depth to keep feather quality For bedding use straw, paper shreds,wood chip, wood shavings or hay, although I do prefer hay for the nests. Recommend mucking out the enclosure every 2-6 weeks, depending on how many you have in the enclosure, and how big the enclosure is. Queries ask via the domestic - waterfowl club website
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| . Telephone : 01691 655 635 (Shropshire) or Email grahamhickss@hotmail.co.uk |
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