Raising Ducks: How Many Ducks Should You Start With?
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Raising Ducks: How Many Ducks Should You Start With?

Decided to give raising ducks a try? Super! Ducks are such a fun animal, I’m constantly surprised more people don’t have them! Now that you’re ready to get some ducks, should you get ducks or ducklings and how many of them? Hobby duck raisers should start with 4-5 adult ducks, for backyard pets start with…

Duck Breeding Stock:  How To Choose Your Breed And Individual Ducks
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Duck Breeding Stock: How To Choose Your Breed And Individual Ducks

It’s no wonder backyard and small farm ducks are on the rise! If you’ve looked around, even a little, you know that there are plenty of duck breed choices. Which duck breed will suit you and your family the best? Once you find your perfect breed, you’ll get to pick your individual ducks! Choosing the…

Ducks Eating Dirt, Meat, Chicken Feed? What’s OK And What’s Not
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Ducks Eating Dirt, Meat, Chicken Feed? What’s OK And What’s Not

Ducks are adventurous eaters, they seem to be willing to give most anything a try! What do ducks eat, naturally? What is okay as a snack and what are the foods they should not be eating, at all? Ducks are biologically designed to eat both aquatic and land plants, small animals (like smaller fish and…