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The Top Duck Breeds for Homesteading or Small Farms You Should Know

ByJuan D Rivera

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,…

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Do Ducks Need Shelter in the Winter? Here’s What You Need to Know

ByJuan D Rivera

As a duck owner, there’s nothing more important than making sure your feathered friends stay healthy and happy, no matter the season. While ducks are tough little creatures, winter can still pose a challenge if…

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Why Duck Meat Isn’t As Popular As Chicken—And What You Need to Know

ByJuan D Rivera

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…

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Will Ducks Mate Across Different Breeds? Duck Dating 101

ByJuan D Rivera

When I first brought ducks into my backyard flock, I didn’t know what to expect. I figured they’d waddle around, splash in their kiddie pool, and maybe lay an egg or two. What I didn’t…

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Do Ducks Prefer Dirty Water or Should You Keep Their Pond Clean?

ByJuan D Rivera

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…

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Can You Put Different Ducklings Together? A Guide to Raising a Happy Flock

ByJuan D Rivera

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…

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Livestock

Can Ducks and Geese Crossbreed? Myth or Possibility?

ByJuan D Rivera

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…

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Farming

Do Male Ducks Hurt Ducklings? What I Noticed in My Own Flock

ByJuan D Rivera

If you’re new to the world of ducks, you may have heard conflicting opinions about how males interact with ducklings. On one hand, you have the charming image of a loving drake gently guiding his…

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Livestock

Raising Ducks for Meat: When to Harvest for Best Flavor and Texture

ByJuan D Rivera

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…

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