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Ducks – Articles

Articles and resources to help pet and backyard duck keepers optimize the healthspan, lifespan, and quality of life of their ducks.

henopause in backyard poultry

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!  

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expert interview with Dr. Maurice Pitesky - bird flu / avian influenza

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!

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sunlight effects on ducks

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!

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

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!

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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.

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svetlana not feeling well - duck health and first aid guide

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.

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second duck healthcare interview with dr. scott echols

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.

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interview about duck nutrition and healthcare with dr. scott echols

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!

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Benefits of a backyard pond - pros and cons of backyard pond

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!

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How to tube feed a duck, step-by-step with instructions and video tutorial

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!

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Tyrant Farms' interview with Jennifer Gordon, founder of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue in Indian Trail, NC.

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.

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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!

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Waddle Inn, ultimate duck coop by Tyrant Farms. Duck coop design, duck coop inspiration, duck coop ideas

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!

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ducks eggs vs chicken eggs

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!

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boy vs girl ducks

Should you get male or female ducks or both?

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!

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  • Geese
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      • Geese – housing
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