Sometimes, I lay awake at night and think about how great my flock would look with all kinds of different duck breeds. (Well, maybe not really all night. I do like to sleep.) Ducks are lovely creatures that make great pets – and they lay eggs! Lots of eggs (sometimes, more consistently than chickens). From…
Blame it on the huge amount of nutrients or their deliciousness: It’s undeniable that duck eggs are becoming more and more popular for health nuts. While most people think of chickens when they eat eggs, duck eggs are gradually making their way to kitchen tables everywhere. And why not? They’re low in calories, great for…
How to raise ducklings What do ducklings eat Maat van UitertMaat van Uitert is a backyard chicken and sustainable living expert. She is also the author of Chickens: Naturally Raising A Sustainable Flock, which was a best seller in it’s Amazon category. Maat has been featured on NBC, CBS, AOL Finance, Community Chickens, the Huffington…
Thinking of adding some web-footed friends to your flock and wondering “How long do ducks live?” Well, it’s a pretty good question – after all, you want your pets around for a while! Truthfully, ducks are wonderfully hardy creatures that are relatively easy and fun to care for. However, they’re not exactly like chickens. They…
So you’re considering raising a domestic Muscovy duck? Well, you’re a smart cookie because they make great pets! And you get eggs! This breed of duck, with its red face and friendly personality, is a great addition to any flock. You’ll get white eggs and be able to watch them hatch ducklings. You’ll also enjoy…
Raising ducklings from day old to maturity can be a tricky business. It’s a lot of work! A frequent question I’m asked is “what do baby ducks eat?” Knowing what you can and can’t feed your ducklings is critical to getting them through the first few weeks of life. Raising ducklings isn’t hard but they…
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