Duck farming

Ducks are a great “beginner bird” for anyone who’s interested in starting a small farm or home business. They don’t need a lot of space, and they’re less likely to catch common bird diseases.

If you're thinking about raising your own ducks, here are a few pros and cons (in relation to chickens_ to be aware of.

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Duck love mud and sometimes it's hard to keep it out of the duck pen. But there are some things you can do to ensure a mess-free duck pen.

You'll love raising backyard ducks, but there are some very important things you need to consider before getting started.

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14 Duck Breeds telling you their breed characteristics, temperament, amount of eggs laid a year, interesting facts, broodiness, & size.

Raising ducks for eggs means keeping prolific layers. Thirteen of the best egg laying ducks can be found in this list, heritage as well as hybrid breeds.

Domestic duck breeds are generally extremely hardy and don't often get sick as long as they are fed a healthy diet, given plenty of room to exercise and access to fresh water daily, but there are some fairly common duck diseases that you should be aware of if you raise backyard ducks.

Feeding your ducks can be confusing. Here is a breakdown of what ducks are supposed to eat, with an extensive list of safe and toxic foods and plants.