Silky Ducks
A Black Silky Duck
Photo courtesy of Rob Ott
These rare little ducks have soft, lacy feathering. They were developed by Darrell Sheraw of Pennsylvania. These bantam ducks are nonfliers, excellent foragers and good mothers.
They weigh between 28 and 36 ounces. Black, White, Dusky and Mallard varieties are known.
Silky Duck feathering
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A Mallard Silky drake
Photo courtesy of Caitlyn Hemman
Front view of a Black Silky Duck
Photo courtesy of Rob Ott
A White Silky drake
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A pair of Black Silky Ducks
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A flock of White Silky Ducks
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Silky Ducklings
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