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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
