If you are new to ducks, you will probably need a lot of learning and a lot of questions answered. The question I am asked most often is: how do you sex ducks? This is actually a rather important thing to do if you’re planning to gather a small flock because males – drakes – …
I studied body language at university and even wrote a course on it – human body language that is. But when you own as many animals as I do, you get to know each one’s personality (yes, I am one of those people who consider my pets to be children). Each animal displays different emotions …
Considering raising ducks for eggs? You’ve made a great choice! Many people don’t realize that duck eggs are just as delicious (if not more so!) than chicken eggs and can also be equally healthy and easy to produce. If you’re familiar with raising chickens for eggs, you probably already know that eggs laid by chickens …
If you raise ducks, you might be wondering what the best way to introduce new ducks or ducklings to the mix might be. There’s no one single right way – but for me, I’ve found that being thoughtful about the process is the best way to do things. Whenever I try to rush the “introductory …
Ducks are waterfowl birds. By their very name, you would understand that they NEED water. Ducks crave water. Their love for water is in their DNA. Keeping a flock of ducks happy is as easy as providing them a means to swim. Some people choose to give their ducks a plastic kiddie pool, while others …
Raising ducks in the winter when it’s cold, snowy, or icy isn’t hard. All it takes is a few extra steps of care and some planning ahead, and your ducks will be just as happy as ever. They can be great egg producers all year long. We love our ducks on this homestead. They have …
What can you feed ducks? Should you give them more than just duck feed? Find out here. Raising ducks in your backyard is a great way to get fresh eggs, entertainment, and quality compost. But, when it comes to a duck’s health, knowing WHAT to feed ducks, as well as what not to feed ducks …
This is a commonly asked question for homesteaders, and a very valid one.There are a lot of different opinions on this, so the answer is necessarily black and white. Chickens and ducks have enough differences that housing the separately would be ideal in many cases. But, what if you don’t have the room? There are …
Can Chickens and Ducks Live Together in The Same Coop or Barn? Read More »
Growing up, my father raised chickens and ducks. He has very vivid memories of his ducks one day upon hearing wild ducks quacking in the sky, taking off and flying away, never to be seen again. I was always worried that would happen to me as well. But, I got to know a bit more …
18 Breeds of Ducks That are GREAT for a (Small) Homestead Read More »
Raising ducks on our homestead was a natural step after chickens. We wanted some personality, some different meat and a variety of eggs in case we decided to sell them. It was mind boggling to us how different they were in the beginning, and how fun they are now. Getting started with ducks can be …
Raising Ducks on The Homestead 101 {What You Need To Know!} Read More »
