As a duck owner, I’ve spent my fair share of evenings watching my feathery companions waddle to their coop at dusk, often without a second thought. It’s one of those simple yet fascinating behaviors that…
When I first got ducks, I thought I had it all figured out. Feed, shelter, maybe a kiddie pool in the yard—and boom, I’d be knee-deep in happy quackers. Turns out, ducks are quirky little…
If you’re considering adding ducks to your homestead or small farm, you’re in for a treat. Ducks offer a variety of benefits, from their delicious eggs to their ability to help with pest control. But,…
Let’s face it: when most people think of poultry, they picture a plump, golden-brown chicken sizzling on the dinner plate. It’s the classic staple, the go-to option for almost every meal. Duck, on the other…
When I first brought home a few ducks, I figured keeping their little pond clean would be a once-a-week chore at most. But within hours, their water turned from crystal clear to something that looked…
Raising ducks is one of those experiences that combines a bit of country charm with a lot of hands-on work. Whether you’ve just brought home your first ducklings or are considering adding new ones to…
If you’ve spent any time around ducks or geese, you’ve probably marveled at their unique personalities and playful interactions. You may have even pondered an intriguing question: can ducks and geese crossbreed? After all, they…
I’ll be the first to admit it: raising ducks wasn’t exactly on my bingo card when I started dabbling in backyard farming. I imagined chickens, maybe a goat or two—but ducks? They waddled into my…
Out in my backyard one chilly morning, I noticed my small flock of ducks squished into a fluffy pile, feathers fluffed up and beaks tucked into wings. It looked like a feathered quilt come to…