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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.

where to buy ducklings or adult ducks

Where to buy ducklings or ducks for your backyard or small farm

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.

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what to feed ducks for longevity

What to feed pet or backyard ducks to maximize their health and longevity

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.

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Dirty ducks - are ducks dirty? How to keep your backyard ducks clean.

Are ducks dirty? Top tips for keeping your duck areas clean.

Are ducks dirty? The answer depends on their setup. Here are our top tips for keeping your duckling and duck areas clean!

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how to build a backyard duck pond with DIY biofilter

How to build a backyard pond with a DIY biofilter

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.

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Can you save money producing your own eggs? How much does it cost to produce backyard eggs?

Will you save money by producing backyard eggs from your own poultry?

No, you won’t save money by producing your own eggs from backyard poultry, but it still might make sense to do it. Want to find out why?

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how to raise ducklings

How to raise ducklings: a step-by-step guide

Use our complete guide to raising ducklings to find out everything you need to know and do to successfully raise happy, healthy ducklings!

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how to hatch ducklings

How to hatch duck eggs in incubator or under momma duck

Find out everything you need to know about how to successfully hatch duck eggs, from A to Z!

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ducks vs chickens: which is better for backyard poultry?

Backyard ducks vs chickens: 12-point comparison

Ducks vs chickens: Check out this 12-point comparison to help you decide whether ducks or chickens (or both) are the best poultry for you!

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11 things to know before getting ducks

11 reasons why you should not get ducks

Thinking about raising ducks? Here are 11 things you should know BEFORE you get ducks in order to know what to expect and how to prepare.

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How long do ducks live? What's the lifespan of a duck?

How long do ducks live and what to expect as your ducks age

How long do ducks live, whether wild or domestic? If you have backyard or pet ducks, what can you expect as your ducks age? Find out here!

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Backyard duck molting: what, when, and why it happens

Backyard duck molting: what, when, and why it happens

Ducks molt (lose their feathers) yearly. If you’re a backyard or pet duck parent, here are some things you should know about your molting ducks to make sure they’re staying healthy.

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How to poach duck and goose eggs to perfection

Use the 8 tips in this article to perfectly poach duck and goose eggs, which are larger and more delicious than chicken eggs.

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duck eyesight / how ducks see the world / Welsh Harlequin ducks walking in garden

9 amazing duck eyesight facts you’ll want to know

What’s it like to have duck eyesight and see the world through the eyes of a duck? Check out these nine duck eyesight facts to find out!

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How to treat bumblefoot in ducks – safely, effectively, and humanely (with video!)

How to treat bumblefoot in ducks – safely, effectively, and humanely (with video!)

Bumblefoot is a common and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection ducks and other poultry get on their feet. Here’s how to identify, prevent, and treat bumblefoot in ducks. 

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how to go on vacation without your ducks or other poultry / what to do with your ducks while you travel / how to find a duck sitter

5 tips: How to go on vacation without your ducks (or other poultry)

Our top 5 tips for people who want to go on vacation without their ducks / poultry. Find out how to keep your ducks safe while you travel!

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