Duck is becoming more popular as a meat and as a bird to raise in backyards everywhere. Since ducks are starting to become more common, it makes you wonder, why is duck meat expensive? Duck meat costs more (per pound) because the inputs required to raise the duck cost more (per duck) than they do…
Home raised ducks are on the rise! It’s easy to see why ducks are becoming popular, they’re fun to raise, family friendly birds and great to eat. Ducks are fun (I certainly enjoy having them around!), but do they make money sense? Is raising your own ducks worth the time, effort and money? Raising a…
Considering raising a few ducks? You’ll be glad you did, home raised ducks are fast, easy and fun! Now to the specifics: How long will your ducklings take to reach finishing weight? Ducks, especially Pekins, are fast growers that will be ready to eat at 7-8 weeks of age. All other duck breeds will take…
Thinking of raising a few ducks but would like a little bit more information about what you are getting into? In this article I will share with you my experience with raising ducks and give you the straight story on what you should (and should not) expect. The cost to raise a Pekin duck from…
Ducks are easy to raise and some breeds grow very quickly. Why don’t more people raise ducks? They are missing the opportunity here. Let’s get cracking so you can start raising some of your own ducks! The easiest duck breed to raise for meat is the Pekin. Pekin ducks are fast growing, easy care, economically priced and commonly available. To be honest, ducks are overlooked as a backyard bird! That’s a…