Whether you are doing it for pleasure or for practical reasons (a.k.a. meat and eggs), ducks are awesome animals to raise. But despite their cute and innocent appearance, ducks need specific care and attention to thrive. And while raising them is something that has definitely been growing in popularity in recent years, the unfortunate reality […]
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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The Buff Orpington duck is a friendly and docile multi-purpose breed of poultry bird. These attractive ducks are often kept solely as farm pets or “pond ornaments” due to their generous nature and graceful beauty. For short, a Buff Orpington duck, sometimes called a Buff duck, is also a quality meat bird. While the Pekin […]
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Khaki Campbell ducks are one the most popular domesticated breeds kept in the United States. This attractive breed was created by crossing Runner, Fawn, and Rouen ducks. Some historical accounts also indicate they crossed khaki Campbell ducks with wild Mallard ducks, but others do not. They are a superb multi-purpose duck breed for both large […]
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