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Three Favorite Backyard Duck Breeds
June 28, 2022 · · Poultry 101

When you picture a flock of backyard ducks, you likely picture the large, white Pekin ducks, or the smaller, active brown-colored Mallards, but there are many more duck breeds that are great fun to raise, and whose numbers are dwindling.

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Raising Critical Breeds: Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury Ducks
March 14, 2019 · · Ducks, Poultry 101

The Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury ducks are both currently listed as critical by The Livestock Conservancy. Consider adding these unique birds to your homestead to help save a heritage breed.

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All About Ancona Ducks
March 14, 2019 · · Poultry 101

The Ancona duck was developed in Great Britain during the early 20th century and it is similar to a Magpie duck.

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