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!
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!…
Read this BEFORE you decide where to buy ducklings or ducks for your backyard or small farm because it could be a life and death decision.…
It's time to rethink what to feed pet or backyard ducks to focus on optimal health & longevity rather than high egg production. Here's how, based on advice from our avian vet. …
Are ducks dirty? The answer depends on their setup. Here are our top tips for keeping your duckling and duck areas clean!…
Want to build a beautiful DIY backyard pond with a self-cleaning biofilter? This detailed, step-by-step guide with lots of pictures will show you exactly how to do it. …