Keeping ducks, chickens and quails has been a passion of mine for well over 20 years, and during that time I have kept, bred, and entered hundred of different birds into shows. I think it is fair to say duck keeping is becoming more and more popular, with thousands of people discovering the hobby each …
Duck Coops – 10 Things You Need To Consider Before Buying or Building One! Read More »
Over the last 20 years or so, hundreds of ducks have passed through my homestead. I currently keep 5 different flocks and I spend much of my time these days giving duck keeping and breeding talks at clubs and shows around the country. One question that gets asked time and time again is ‘Do ducks …
Do Ducks Need Oyster Shell? (how much & how often?) Read More »
As a seasoned duck keeper with over 20 years of experience, I often find myself in a position with newer duck keepers asking me questions. Some of the most frequently asked questions revolve around what ducks can and can’t eat. Ducks like a varied diet, but they are also incredibly greedy. They will pretty much …
Can Ducks Eat Mealworms? (how many and how often?) Read More »
I have been keeping both ducks and quail on my homestead for over 20 years. I have bred many hundreds of birds over the years and I now spend a lot of my time giving chicken, duck, and quail keeping, breeding, and showing talks at clubs and shows around the country. Over the last two …
Can Ducks Live With Quail? (Answered & Explained) Read More »
For me, raising baby ducks is a sure-fire sign spring has arrived. I have spent over 20 years breeding and raising ducks, and over those years I have successfully raised countless broods of baby ducklings, sometimes bought in as day-old ducklings, other times hatched from my own eggs. Every year my small barn becomes a …
Do Ducklings Need A Heat Lamp? (what sort & for how long) Read More »
I have been keeping, breeding, and showing ducks for over 20 years, and during that time if have given countless talks at shows and clubs around the country. There are many people who believe you need a huge homestead to be able to keep even a small flock of ducks. One question I get asked …
How Much Space Do Ducks Need? (less than you think!) Read More »
Over the past 20 years, I have kept ducks in various setups. I started with a tiny piece of land, and over the years my homestead has grown to something that can essentially support myself and my family full time. Whether you have a full-scale farm, or just the corner of your backyard, the considerations …
I have been keeping, breeding, and showing ducks, chickens, geese, and quail for over 20 years, and during that time I have managed to have a great many successes, as well as my fair share of failures. Whenever I find myself talking to someone new to the world of raising ducklings, there is one question …
Do Ducklings Need Food And Water At Night? (Explained) Read More »
I have spent the last 20 years keeping, breeding, and showing chickens, ducks, geese, and quail. Over that time I have raised hundreds of ducklings, hatching them from eggs and raising them to adult birds. If you are new to raising a brood of ducklings, you will no doubt have dozens of questions about your …
How Much Food Do Ducklings Need? (what to feed them) Read More »
Over the last 20 years or so, I have probably bred and raised hundreds, maybe even more than 1,000 ducklings, and the whole process never gets old to me. It still seems a miracle that such small eggs can turn into tiny ducklings in just a few weeks. Anyone hatching or raising ducklings for the …
What Age Can Ducklings Go On The Pond? (Answered!) Read More »
