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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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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…

January 16, 2021
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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! …

June 21, 2020
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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. …

June 5, 2020
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Ducks Gift Guides

Duck parent gift guide

A gift guide with over 30 great gift ideas that backyard duck and pet duck parents are sure to love. Get the perfect gift for the "quackaholic" in your life! …

October 25, 2019
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