Free roaming ducks, that sounds so good for your ducks! Is it the best way to care for your ducks or should you have a different plan in mind? Free roaming (having no boundaries) is not safe for your ducks. Free range ducks, where your ducks are given ample room to roam while eating plants…
Beginner duck enthusiasts have a lot to think about before choosing the right breed of duck to raise. One thing everyone wants to know is when will those cute little ducklings be adults? Fast growing ducklings, like Pekins, reach full body size at 7 weeks and reach sexual maturity in 4-5 months. Some slower growing…
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…
I love ducklings, they are one of the best parts of spring! To keep your ducklings happy and help them to grow their best, chances are you’ll need to provide supplemental heat. How long do ducklings need the heat and how can you tell when they are big enough to go without supplemental heat? Ducklings…
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 mixing up your own feed for your ducks? Good call. If you are willing to source the main ingredients of your feed, you can save money on feed costs. What do your ducks need in their feed ration? Duck feed is made from ground corn, soybean meal, calcium carbonate and poultry mineral mix. Ducklings…
As an animal lover, we’re always looking to add to the mix. Diversity is beautiful, after all! What animals could you raise with your chickens and ducks and still keep everyone happy? We keep all of these animals! Let me give you some insights we have come to from years of experience with a mixed…
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…
Ducklings are fun and fast growers, they’ll be nearly full size in no time! Until then, they need some special care to make sure they get off to a healthy start and grow well. Special care for ducklings starts with brooding. Ducklings need a brooder area for the first 3-5 weeks of age, depending upon…
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…