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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.

duck breed selection

How to choose the best duck breed (or breeds) for you

How do you choose the best duck breed for you? Every duck breed has unique features and benefits, so it’s important to try to match your needs and wants with the optimal duck breed. In this article, you’ll find out how! 

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amazing duck facts

9 amazing duck facts that will blow your human mind

These nine amazing duck facts will give you newfound respect and admiration for these amazing animals. Quack your friends up with your newfound knowledge.

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how to herd ducks

How to herd your ducks (aka get your ducks in a row!) – with video

Find out how to easily herd your ducks to get them to go wherever you want, whether that’s putting them up at night or getting them out of a garden bed.

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how to make your duck broody

Why and how to make a duck go broody

If your ducks (or chickens) are laying soft eggs or are egg bound, making them go broody may be a life-saving intervention. Find out how to do it in this article!

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garden plants for ducks

Top 11 garden plants for chickens and ducks

Want to raise happy, healthy backyard poultry? Here are our top 11 garden plants for chickens or ducks that you can grow in your garden.

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keep ducks from destroying your garden

5 tips to keep your ducks from destroying your yard or garden

Think you have to choose between having an attractive garden and edible garden OR having ducks? You can have both! Here are 5 tips we use to maintain an attractive landscape and grow tons of edible plants — all while having ducks.

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What’s the best bedding for your duck coop or run?

Are you trying to figure out what type of bedding you should get for your duck coop or duck run? Find out here!

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Pippa duck pond

Video: How to clean a Laguna Max-Flo pump in your backyard pond

A helpful article + instructional video for backyard pond owners and duck parents showing you exactly how to disassemble and clean your Laguna MAX-FLO waterfall & filter pump. 

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How to get your ducks to like you: 3 tips

Do you have pet or egg laying ducks? Want to get your ducks to like you? Here are three tips from expert duck whisperers.

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how to medicate a duck orally

How to orally medicate ducks with pills or syringes (includes videos!)

Trying to find out how to medicate ducks? We’ll show you how to safely pill or syringe your pet or backyard ducks to provide the medications they need.

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9 tips and tricks for keeping indoor pet ducks

Ducks don’t just produce great eggs, they can also make great pets! Here are our top 9 tips and tricks for keeping happy, healthy indoor pet ducks. 

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how to diaper a duck

How to diaper a duck (with instructional video!)

A step-by-step article + video showing you how to diaper a duck (or goose or chicken). Good for pet ducks OR prolonged care for a sick/injured outdoor duck.

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The fascinating history of Welsh Harlequin ducks

Find out about the fascinating history of Welsh Harlequin ducks, a remarkable heritage breed revered for their personalities, beauty, and egg production.

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keep your ducks safe from predators

17 tips to keep your ducks and chickens safe from predators 

You have a responsibility to protect your backyard poultry. Here are 17 simple tips to keep your ducks and chickens safe from predators, which abound in both urban and rural environments.

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How to tell if your ducks are laying eggs

How can you tell which of your ducks are laying eggs or are about to lay eggs? Here’s a simple DIY test you can use to find out for certain.

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