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10 True Facts About Ducks

July 10, 2021 · Ann Accetta-Scott · 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!

Raising the Best Ducks for Meat

June 29, 2021 · Ann Accetta-Scott · Poultry 101

Raising the best ducks for meat is a highly healthy way to incorporate nutrient-dense protein into your diet. Not only is consuming duck meat a healthier choice than other proteins, but they are also easier to raise and ideal for smaller properties.

What Do Ducks Eat?

April 14, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

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

Hatching Duck Eggs

July 30, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

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.

Four Threatened and Rare Duck Breeds

May 17, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Ducks, Poultry 101

Consider adding rare duck breeds, including Magpie, Saxony, Silver Appleyard, and Buff or Orpington Ducks, to your flock or devoting your farm to help increase biodiversity.

Breed Profile: Khaki Campbell Duck

July 20, 2019 · Tamsin Cooper · Ducks

The Khaki Campbell is a productive layer and useful dual purpose duck that loves to forage and range, being hardy and adaptable.

Raising Critical Breeds: Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury Ducks

March 14, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · 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.