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Ducks

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!

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raising mixed species poultry together

Raising mixed species poultry together – tips and advice

Get advice from three different, experienced poultry parents who successfully raise different species of poultry in their backyard or small farms. Ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, and guineas!

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how to sex ducklings

How to sex ducks & ducklings: male vs female

Trying to figure out whether you’ve got male or female ducks or ducklings? We’ll show you how to definitively sex ducks, safely and accurately.

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How to build a long-lasting, predator-proof duck coop and duck run

Find out everything you need to know to build a long-lasting, predator-proof duck coop and run to maximize your ducks’ health and happiness.  

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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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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 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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raising mealworms

5 steps: how to raise & harvest mealworms

Find out how to easily and affordably raise your own mealworms. Mealworms are a high-protein, nutrient-rich insect larvae that your poultry will love. You can also use mealworms to produce high quality fertilizer for your garden.

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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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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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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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Duck parent gift guide

Need gift ideas for someone who loves ducks? Our duck lovers’ gift guide will help you find a perfect gift for the quackaholic in your life!

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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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