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:
Gray (Mallard color): @ $70, @ $85 and $100
Blue Fawn: @ $85, $100 and $125
Pastel: @ $125
Chestnut: @ $80
Blue Butterscotch: @ $100
Snowy: @ $100 and @ $150
Black (minimal white): @ $100
Homozygous Silkie hens:
Gray (Mallard color): @ $90 and @$100
Blue Fawn: @ $100 and $125
Snowy: @ $125 and @ $150
Silver Snowy/Overberg: @ $175
Black (some brown lacing & minimal white on chest): @ $100
Heterozygous Silkie drakes:
Chestnut: @ $40
Blue Butterscotch: @ $40 and @ $45
Iridescent Green/Black (small white bib): @ $40 and $45
Heterozygous Silkie hens:
Pastel: @ $75
Blue Butterscotch: @ $50
Snowy: @ $60
Silver Snowy/Overberg: @ $95
Harlequin: @ $65
Black w/tan cheek and min white flecking: $45
Dark Blue w/white markings reminiscent of wild Harlequin; pet quality due to slight bill defect: @ $30
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.