The number one question I always get from backyard chicken keepers thinking about adding some domestic duck breeds to their flock is “What do ducks eat?” Fortunately, ducks can do quite well on chicken feed, although there is waterfowl feed available commercially for those who raise only ducks; or ducks and geese together.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Domestic duck breeds are generally extremely hardy and don’t often get sick as long as they are fed a healthy diet, given plenty of room to exercise …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Doug Ottinger – Buying leftover, bargain-chick assortments from your favorite chicken hatchery is one of the most fun-filled adventures that any poultry keeper or group of …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Doug Ottinger – Most of us as children probably enjoyed picking up feathers when we were outdoors playing or walking home from school. It seems that …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites If you have your heart set on a particular breed or variety of poultry, the best time to place your order is in early January, or as …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites In my middle school classroom, my students have learned how to raise mealworms, superworms, and Dubia cockroaches for years to be fed to our pet bearded dragon: …
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