Silver Mallard

Silver Mallard ducks are a rare, visually distinct color variant of the domestic Mallard, often characterized by light silver-gray plumage. These docile, quiet, and attractive birds are considered a unique, possibly mutated, variant rather than a standardized breed, sometimes created by breeding silver-carrying, hatchery-raised, or wild-colored mallards. They are popular for backyard ponds. Key Information on Silver Mallard Ducks: Characteristics: They have light silver-gray plumage, are described as friendly, and are not particularly noisy or messy. Production & Behavior: They are known to lay eggs, with some lineages inheriting high-production traits from commercial hatchery breeding. Habitat: They can fly, so they require secured pens. Origin: Often considered a mystery with little formal information, they are sometimes seen in the wild or developed by specialized breeders.