Ducks

Domestic ducks subsist predominantly on a diet of feed with a few choice bits that they can scavenge from their environment and the occasional treat from their owners. Good owners, and ones that like to spoil their birds, will give ducks a diet that is rich in various whole foods like fruits and veggies. Ducks

It’s no secret that ducks are primarily, though not entirely, herbivorous. Most of what they eat consists of plant matter of one kind or another, and some of their favorite foods both in the wild and in captivity are leafy greens. Ducks even eat certain kinds of leafy veggies that you and I might find

Some people think I am bonkers for naming all my animals. I say: THEY are the ones who are bonkers. Every duck has its own personality and their own good looks. Their waddling butts, fluffy feathers, antics, charm, and demeanor make them each unique. There’s another matter to bear in mind, male and female ducks

When it comes to the health and wellness of our domestic ducks, their diet usually revolves around duck feed for optimal health and a little bit of forage if they’re allowed to free-range or have a large run. Our ducks can actually eat a surprisingly varied diet, though, including many veggies and fruit. Fruit, particularly,

Ducks enjoy a surprisingly varied diet, though it is one that is predominantly centered around plant matter. That being said, they can eat many different kinds of plants including some veggies, and get good nutrition from them. What might surprise you is that ducks can eat various common vegetables as supplements or treats. How about

If you own animals, for any purpose, it’s nice to imagine that they’ll be with us forever. But every adult knows that that just isn’t the case… Every animal will eventually die, but some animals live a lot longer than others. Some animals can live a surprisingly long time! Although most homesteaders think that larger

Ducks have been domesticated for ages just like chickens have, but they are making a strong comeback in popularity these days with renewed interest in self-sufficiency. Compared to chickens, ducks are larger as a rule, and many are still very prolific layers. Ducks also tend to be a good bit healthier overall, meaning they are

Owning poultry is great, whether you want chickens or ducks. Lately, I’m all about the ducks: they lay just as many eggs as chickens if not more, and even better most will lay eggs right through the winter with no problems. And, of course, if you’re expanding your flock the old-fashioned way or just bringing

Winter is a time of slowing, of stillness, and sometimes of death. Everything slows down in the winter, with many animals hibernating or at least minimizing their energy expenditure. The same is true for our livestock. Chickens, for instance, will usually cease laying eggs in the wintertime. But ducks are known for their far greater

If I were to say to you the word “egg,” the very next thing you think of would probably be “chicken.” And that’s for good reason! Chickens are indeed the main suppliers of eggs around the world. But what you might not know is that ducks can also be excellent producers of eggs, and they