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Duck Breeds for Eggs and Meat

Curious about keeping ducks? Read this guide to the duck breeds available, from those primarily for laying or meat to dual-purpose breeds.

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Anatipestifer Infection: What You Need to Know
February 3, 2023 · · Ducks, Poultry 101

Reduce the chances of your flock contracting the deadly bacterial duck disease anatipestifer with simple biosecurity measures.

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Top 10 Duck Keeping Questions Answered
November 3, 2022 · · Poultry 101

Here are 10 duck keeping questions that both novices and experts often have.

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Raising Baby Chicks: A Beginner’s Guide
August 29, 2022 · · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Here’s what you need to know about raising baby chicks before you bring them home.

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A Quick Guide to Buying Ducks
June 15, 2022 · · Poultry 101

Pick up quick tips foy buying ducks and getting your ducklings off to a great start.

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Neural Problems in Crested Ducks

Unfortunately, the cuteness of crested ducks results from a genetic defect that can also cause significant neural problems.

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What Do You Feed Baby Ducks for Proper Growth?
March 24, 2022 · · Feed & Health, Poultry 101

If you’ve decided ducklings will find their way to your home from the feed store or the hatchery in the new year, then you are probably wondering what do you feed baby ducks for proper growth?

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Selecting the Best Ducks for Eggs
October 27, 2021 · · Poultry 101

There are a plethora of duck breeds that you can add to your flock; however, a handful are prolific egg layers.

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Why Don’t Ducks’ Feet Freeze?
October 26, 2021 · · Poultry 101

Why don’t ducks’ feet freeze? Waterfowl, including penguins and flamingoes, have countercurrent heat exchange systems in their legs, which enable them to keep their feet submerged in icy cold water or stand on ice for hours.

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Raising the Best Ducks for Meat
June 29, 2021 · · 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.

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