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Backyard ducks are the perfect animal if you want pets who make you breakfast. However, before you jump in to duck keeping, there’s lots you should know and lots to do to get prepared. You can learn everything you need to know to raise happy, healthy backyard ducks here in our duck articles – and in our book, The Impractical Guide to Keeping Pet & Backyard Ducks!

Ducks

Ep. 1: Pros and Cons of getting ducks | Duck Keeper’s Corner vodcast

Watch of listen to the Pros and cons of getting ducks | Episode 1 of the Duck Keeper's Corner vodcast. Featured guest: Melanie from Ducks of Providence.…

May 21, 2025

Ducks

All about henopause (poultry menopause)

Find out what henopause (aka bird menopause) is and what to expect when your backyard ducks or other poultry go through henopause! …

February 27, 2025

All about bird flu / avian influenza with Dr. Maurice Pitesky

If you raise poultry and want insights into bird flu / avian influenza, check out this must-read expert interview with Dr. Maurice Pitesky! …

February 18, 2025

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How natural sunlight affects pet and backyard ducks

Find out how sunlight affects ducks, from health and happiness to better egg shells! Essential info for backyard and pet duck keepers! …

February 14, 2025

Ducks

What are crested ducks – and should backyard duck keepers get them?

What are crested ducks? Should backyard duck keepers get crested ducks or avoid them? Get answers to these questions and more! …

February 1, 2025

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Beginner’s guide to raising ducks: 17 things you should know

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.…

January 22, 2025

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Duck Health Guide: First Aid Kit Essentials, Egg Issues, Tips & Recommended Reading

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.…

October 10, 2024

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SECOND interview with Dr. Scott Echols: Duck nutrition & healthcare

In our second video interview with Dr. M. Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), we ask him YOUR questions about duck healthcare. …

April 13, 2024

Ducks

Duck nutrition & healthcare: FIRST video interview with Dr. Scott Echols

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!…

February 27, 2024

Ducks Gardening

14 benefits of adding a backyard pond

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!…

February 5, 2024

Ducks

How to tube feed a duck (with instructional video!)

Find out why, when, and how to tube feed a duck and other poultry species in this step-by-step guide and instructional video!…

July 25, 2023

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Interview with Carolina Waterfowl Rescue founder Jennifer Gordon

Have backyard ducks or do animal rescue? You'll want to see this interview with Jennifer Gordon, founder of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.…

July 20, 2023

Ducks

Rescue ducks vs buying from stores & breeders – which is best?

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!…

July 7, 2023

Ducks

Need duck coop ideas? Come tour Waddle Inn!

Looking for duck coop ideas, inspiration, and design tips? The information, photos, and duck coop video tour in this article are for you!…

June 5, 2023

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Duck eggs vs. chicken eggs: how do they compare?

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!…

June 1, 2023