This post may contain affiliate links, which won’t cost you extra to purchase but helps support this site. Thank you for your support! 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… [read more]
Keeping Ducks In The Winter
We love our ducks on this homestead. They have a quirky personality that makes them so much fun to watch. When their tails wriggle or they waddle around, quacking to each other, it makes for better entertainment than any TV show to me. Ducks are low maintenance, they give us fresh eggs, and they’re fun…what… [read more]
What Can You Feed Ducks Besides Duck Feed?
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… [read more]
Can Chickens and Ducks Live Together in The Same Coop or Barn?
Can ducks and chickens live together in the same coop or barn? 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… [read more]
3 Breeds of Ducks That are GREAT for a Small Homestead
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… [read more]
Raising Ducks on The Homestead 101 {What You Need To Know!}
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… [read more]
Chickens VS. Ducks on The Homestead
Chickens or ducks on the homestead? I have to admit, I am a chicken collector. A friend of mine was looking to rehome about 30 of her hens due to space constraints, and I didn’t even blink an eye when I said, “Sure, bring them over.” Of course, since my wonderful hubby keeps me in… [read more]
How to Grow Fodder to Feed Chickens, Ducks and Rabbits
Growing fodder is a cheap way to feed your chickens, ducks and rabbits throughout the year. It’s a simple concept, really. Basically, it’s allowing grains to sprout and grow into their respective grasses for feed supplementation for poultry. The animals then get greens with chlorophyll, as well as the proteins from the grains and the… [read more]