domestic-duck

A Guide to Common Duck Diseases
June 28, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Avoid common duck diseases by learning what to look for, feeding a healthy diet, and giving them plenty of room to exercise and access fresh water.

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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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Saxony Duck Breed Profile

The most often-recognized backyard duck breed is probably the snow-white Pekin duck, closely followed by the domestic mallard, which is mottled brown with blue wing tips. However, domestic ducks come in many other wonderful breeds that should be considered if you are looking for something a bit different.

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