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Do Ducks Need a Pond? Not Really!
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Do Ducks Need a Pond? Not Really!

ByBethany Hayes July 28, 2023October 23, 2023

Before getting ducks, you need to know whether ducks need a pond. While ducks love swimming, a large pond isn’t a necessity to raise ducks! Everyone knows that ducks love water; you find them at lakes, splashing and swimming. So, when you decide to raise ducks, it’s natural to wonder – do ducks need a…

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14 Best Backyard Duck Breeds You’ll Love
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14 Best Backyard Duck Breeds You’ll Love

ByBethany Hayes June 7, 2023June 7, 2023

If you’re looking for a good choice for backyard duck breeds, make sure you take a look at this look and consider why you want to raise ducks on your homestead! When it comes to raising ducks in the backyard, choosing the right breed is crucial. Different breeds have different needs, temperaments, and egg-laying abilities….

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The True Cost of Raising Ducks on The Homestead

ByBethany Hayes March 6, 2022October 20, 2023

Have you ever wondered – how much do baby ducks cost? – or how much does it cost to raise ducks on a homestead? Let me tell you! Adding ducks to our homestead has been, in my opinion, one of my favorite decisions. However, I had a lot of questions beforehand about the cost of…

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12 Best Homestead Duck Breeds You Need to Raise
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12 Best Homestead Duck Breeds You Need to Raise

ByBethany Hayes February 11, 2022February 11, 2022

Adding new livestock to your homestead is a big deal, so make sure you pick the best homestead duck breeds. When my husband brought home our first ducks, I had no idea – he just showed up with them. We loved our little babies, but to be honest, they weren’t ideal homestead duck breeds. In…

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How Long Do Ducks Live?
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How Long Do Ducks Live?

ByBethany Hayes October 19, 2021December 11, 2021

Before adding ducks to your homestead, make sure you understand how long do ducks live as homestead livestock. Adding ducks to your homestead is a great idea; they are a happy animal that get along with chickens. Before doing so, make sure you know how long do ducks live because they often have a longer…

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When Do Ducks Molt? All About Duck Molting
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When Do Ducks Molt? All About Duck Molting

ByBethany Hayes October 5, 2021December 11, 2021

I walked to my coop that holds my ducks and chickens, and I saw feathers everywhere. Did a predator attack? No – it’s time for duck molting. I knew that chickens molted each year, but I raised chickens for several years before starting to raise ducks. It turns out that ducks molt, similar to chickens…

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11 Best Ducks for Eggs for Your Homestead
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11 Best Ducks for Eggs for Your Homestead

ByBethany Hayes September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

If you want to add ducks to your backyard homestead, make sure you pick the best ducks for eggs. You want plenty of yummy duck eggs! Ducks, like chickens, don’t lay the same amount of eggs. If your goal is to raise ducks for eggs, you’ll want to select the best ducks for eggs to…

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Raising Baby Ducks for Beginners

ByBethany Hayes August 30, 2021February 1, 2022

I just have to say it – I think raising baby ducks is EASIER and way more fun than raising baby chicks. I always stood firmly in camp chickens until my husband brought home three baby ducks, and the rest was history. Raising baby ducks is far easier than chicks, and I realized that I…

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17 Healthy Treats for Ducks Your Flock Will Love
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17 Healthy Treats for Ducks Your Flock Will Love

ByBethany Hayes August 27, 2021December 11, 2021

Backyard ducks love to eat, and they love when you give them yummy duck treats like fresh fruits and veggies. My ducks might be my favorite animals on my homestead. Not only are ducks hardier than chickens, but they’re so fun to watch. I love tossing out treats for ducks to them and watching them…

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Can You Raise Chickens and Ducks Together? Yes! It’s Simple
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Can You Raise Chickens and Ducks Together? Yes! It’s Simple

ByBethany Hayes October 23, 2020July 7, 2021

I wanted ducks for a long time, but I had no idea if I could raise chickens and ducks together. So, I delayed buying ducks for the longest time. I looked at all of the breeds online and stopped to look at the ducks at our local farm & fleet store, but I never pulled…

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