domestic-duck-breeds

5 Things to Know about Domestic Goose Breeds

Geese are not similar to chickens and differ in many ways from ducks. Here are five items to consider when evaluating whether a goose is a good fit for your farmstead.

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Breed Profile: Silver Appleyard Duck
April 27, 2022 · · Poultry 101

Silver Appleyard ducks are a great all-round heavy breed: friendly, great foragers, growing quickly to produce delicious, lean meat and plentiful eggs.

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10 True Facts About Ducks
July 10, 2021 · · Poultry 101

On the fence about ducks? If anyone is going to talk you into getting ducks, it will be me. Let’s talk about all the cool facts about ducks! 

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What Do Ducks Eat?

The question I always get from backyard chicken keepers thinking about adding some domestic ducks to their flock is “What do ducks eat?”

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Hatching Duck Eggs

Hatching duck eggs is an awe-inspiring experience. Since domestic duck breeds rarely go broody (i.e. sit on fertile eggs until they hatch), using an incubator is generally your best bet.

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