Backyard ducks are the perfect animal if you want lots of eggs and great pets. As with any animal, there’s lots to know and lots of responsibility involved when you decide you’re ready to be owned by ducks. Learn everything you need to know to raise happy, healthy backyard ducks here!
Find out what henopause (aka bird menopause) is and what to expect when your backyard ducks or other poultry go through henopause! …
If you raise poultry and want insights into bird flu / avian influenza, check out this must-read expert interview with Dr. Maurice Pitesky! …
Find out how sunlight affects ducks, from health and happiness to better egg shells! Essential info for backyard and pet duck keepers! …
What are crested ducks? Should backyard duck keepers get crested ducks or avoid them? Get answers to these questions and more! …
Use our beginner's guide to raising ducks to learn the basics of duck keeping and find out how to take excellent care of your ducks.…
Our duck health guide w/ first aid kit recommendations will help you prevent illness & be prepared in the event one of your flock members becomes sick or injured.…
In our second video interview with Dr. M. Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), we ask him YOUR questions about duck healthcare. …
Part 1: Watch our first video interview with Dr. Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice). In this video you'll learn tons of helpful information about nutrition and healthcare best practices for backyard and pet ducks!…
What are the benefits of a backyard pond? Pros and cons? We've had a small backyard pond for over a decade — here's what we've discovered!…
Find out why, when, and how to tube feed a duck and other poultry species in this step-by-step guide and instructional video!…
Have backyard ducks or do animal rescue? You'll want to see this interview with Jennifer Gordon, founder of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.…
Find out why we'll only get rescue ducks (instead of from farm store or breeding operations) for our backyard flock from now on — and why you should consider doing the same!…
Looking for duck coop ideas, inspiration, and design tips? The information, photos, and duck coop video tour in this article are for you!…
What do duck eggs taste like? Are they better than chicken eggs? Are they more nutritious? Find answers to all of your duck and chicken egg questions here!…
Trying to figure out what ratio of male or female ducks to get for your backyard flock? How many ducks to get? We'll help you figure out the right answer!…