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The Best Duck Breeds for Beginners

Posted on March 27, 2023 (August 14, 2023) by Sarah Hamelman

Are you a newbie duck keeper looking for the best duck breeds for beginners to start your flock? You’ve come to the right place! Ducks serve many purposes, including excellent backyard companions, but there is a wide variety of breeds to choose from. Knowing which duck breeds are best suited for beginners can save you […]

Magpie Duck Breed: Everything You Need To Know

Posted on March 3, 2022 (August 14, 2023) by HappyChicken

Magpie ducks are not necessarily as popular or well known as the Pekin, Khaki Campbell, or even the Indian Runner breeds. Still, they do have an extremely devoted keeper and breeder community. The hens of this breed are proficient layers of quality eggs. Both hens and drakes (mature male ducks) are excellent meat birds – […]