How To Get A Duck to Trust You? Last updated on July 26th, 2024 at 02:31 pm Hey there, duck enthusiasts! In this blog post, we’re diving into building a strong bond with your ducks. Whether you’re a new duck owner or looking to deepen your connection, this post is your ultimate guide on how … Read more
How Artificial Turf Transformed Our Duck Run If you’ve ever kept ducks, you know one thing for certain: they are messy! Ducks love water, and that often means turning your duck run into a muddy, slippery disaster zone. For the longest time, we were constantly dealing with mud, wet feathers, and messy feet every time … Read more
Dutch Hookbill Duck — Raising Ducks The most striking feature of the extremely rare Dutch Hookbill duck is, of course, its curved “Roman-nosed” bill. No other duck breed has a bill like this. They’re a light breed, weighing only 3.5-5 pounds. They’re primarily used for eggs or exhibition. They lay 100-200 white, blue, or green … Read more
How to Care For and Treat a Sick Duck — Raising Ducks When sickness strikes a member of your precious duck flock, it’s scary. You may feel helpless or panicky, not knowing what’s wrong or what you need to do. You might not even know if the duck is really sick—it might just something in … Read more
How to Feed Ducklings — Raising Ducks A proper diet is one of the most important parts of giving your new ducklings a healthy, happy start in life. Fortunately, it’s not rocket science. Here are the four components of a healthy, balanced duckling diet, ten things you shouldn’t feed your ducklings, how much to feed … Read more
13 Unique Gift Ideas for Duck Lovers As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to treat the duck lover in your life—or even yourself—to something special. Whether it’s a fun accessory or a cozy snuggler, these duck-themed gifts are bound to bring a smile to their face! I’ve gathered some of my favorite … Read more
Complete Breed Guide — Raising Ducks The Pekin duck. Oh, we’ve all seen the Pekin duck. Many “city people” and other laypeople have hardly seen any duck but the Pekin (and Mallard). They are the duck. The duck of all ducks. Pekins are also called the American Pekin, White Pekin, or Long Island Duck. They’re … Read more
Commercial Duck Feed Comparison When it comes to providing the best nutrition for your ducks, choosing the right commercial feed is essential. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which feed will best meet your flock’s needs. To help make this decision easier, we’ve compiled a comprehensive duck feed comparison of … Read more
Soft-Shelled Eggs in Ducks – Everything You Need to Know Last updated on July 16th, 2024 at 06:32 pm Ever wondered why your duck might be laying soft-shelled eggs? Or maybe you’ve dealt with the worry of how dangerous this is for your duck. Don’t worry – it’s a common issue! In this post, we’re … Read more
How to Choose the Best Egg Incubator — Raising Ducks This is a basic guide to artificial incubators and how to choose one. Here are the considerations you should take into account when buying an incubator: Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission if you purchase something through … Read more