Silkie Ducks 2019/2020

The listing for Silkies that are available this winter has been compiled (update as of February 1, 2020).  If you want to inquire further or reserve, please email or call for further information. Discounts available when purchasing multiple male/female pairs or individual drakes.

Homozygous Silkie drakes:

Homozygous Silkie hens:

Heterozygous Silkie drakes:

Heterozygous Silkie hens:

In case you are unfamiliar with the difference between homozygous and heterozygous Silkies, Here is a brief explanation:
   Homozygous Silkies carry 2 silkie genes and have the silky feathering; on the other hand, heterozygous Silkies carry only one gene for the silky feathering and are not silky feathered.  However, a mating that consists of one homozygous Silkie and one heterozygous Silkie will produce 1/2 homozygous (or silky feathered) Silkies and 1/2 heterozygous Silkies (carry, but do not express the silky feathering) .

   Heterozgyous x heterozygous → 1/4 homozygous, 1/2 heterozygous and 1/4 normal feathered & no silky gene     Dave often recommends the homozygous x heterozygous  matings because it generally improves productivity.

  The Silkies are only available as male/female pairs (and as drakes)—you may mix and match color varieties and/or homozygous and heterozygous.  Let us know if you have any questions.