I remember the first time I considered raising ducks in my backyard. Ducks are charming creatures, and the idea of having a small flock waddling around seemed like the perfect addition to my little farm….
When I First Heard Ducks Could Live in Cities… I blinked. Then I laughed. Raising ducks in a tiny urban backyard? It sounded like trying to keep a dolphin in a bathtub. I thought ducks…
When I first dipped my toes into backyard poultry keeping, I thought chickens were quirky enough on their own. Then I saw a group of waddling ducks flapping around a pond and thought, “Why not…
When I first dipped my boots into backyard farming, I assumed ducks were just messier chickens with webbed feet. Boy, was I in for a surprise. Sure, both birds wear feathers and squawk for treats,…
I remember the first time my ducks stopped laying eggs. One day I was out in the yard, gathering yolky treasures like it was a backyard Easter hunt—those rich, golden duck eggs tucked in straw…
I remember the first time I saw a domestic duck waddling near a pond at the edge of town. It looked out of place—like someone dressed it up for a fancy dinner and forgot to…
I’ll admit it—my first attempt at starting seeds indoors was a disaster. I thought any old lamp would do. Spoiler: It did not. My seedlings stretched like overcaffeinated yoga instructors, flopped over, and called it…
If you’re like me and keep ducks for their charming personalities and delicious eggs, you know that a dirty duck egg can be a real pain in the neck. Ducks are adorable mud lovers —…
When I first dipped my toes into the world of duck keeping, I had a dream: a cheerful backyard full of waddling, quacking harmony. I envisioned Pekins, Runners, and Khaki Campbells all lounging together under…