Are you a new homesteader looking for Saxony ducks to kick off your homesteading journey? These dual-purpose ducks are rare, but they’re a prized bird with a visual treat for every owner. But how do Saxony ducks perform in the egg laying and meat department? In this comprehensive Saxony guide, we’ll discuss: The distinct physical […]
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If you’re ever in the market for a new pet, an Aylesbury duck may be just what you’re looking for! These ducks are very friendly and make great companions. They love to play and can be easily trained. Plus, they don’t require a lot of care, making them perfect for any home. So if you’re […]
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Ducks have a lot to offer homesteads, both large and small. They produce copious amounts of extra-large rich and creamy eggs, and deliciously flavorful meat and make entertaining “farm pets,” as well. Avoid mistakes when purchasing ducks cause frustration and wasted money for you and a potential deadly tragedy for the poultry birds. Mistakes to […]
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Ducks are omnivores that feed on both plants, insects, and crustaceans. But what is the best feed for ducks that can help kickstart their growth and maximize their egg-laying capacity? You may find some chicken feed advertised as suitable for ducks, but hold on before clicking the purchase button! Waterfowls need more than just chicken […]
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Reading the best books on raising ducks can help make your husbandry efforts far more successful and foster the keeping of far healthier and happier ducks. Whether you are keeping ducks for their meat, and eggs, to rid your garden of bugs, or merely as pets, learning how to take care of them properly is […]
Raising ducklings is the most fun and cutest parts of the entire duck husbandry process. These cute little fuzzy bundles of energy and noise are exciting to watch grow and thrive for the kiddos and adults, alike. Baby ducklings being raised naturally by a momma or incubated by their future keepers, the husbandry tactics are […]
Crested ducks are a domestic breed with fairly unknown origins, even though their existence dates back more than 2,000 years. These regal looking poultry birds were traditionally kept for meat and eggs but are now largely kept as pets. History of the Crested Ducks Members of this breed are often believed to have found their […]
Looking for the best duck waterer? You’ve come to the right place. With more people turning to backyard poultry keeping, you might assume that everybody is relying on chickens for their eggs, meat, and yes – their entertainment! However, chickens aren’t the only kind of poultry you can raise if you want a rollicking good […]
The biggest duck breed is raised at meat ducks both residentially on homesteads and farms as well as commercially. These heavy duck breeds may be heritage ducks that are organically prone to grow large over a long period of time, or intentionally bred to maximize growth and bulk over a short period of time. While […]
Heritage duck breeds date back to the early years of America when pioneering families and farmers required poultry birds that were exceptionally cold, hardy, quality meat producers, and reliable egg layers. Our pioneering ancestors and early American settlers could not go to grocery stores. They had to rely on what they could grow and raise […]