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Why Did The Chicken Cross the Road? To visit with the duck, the goose, the turkey, the guinea, the peacock – all of her feathered friends! When we think about backyard poultry, the first thing that comes to mind is usually chickens. However, there are so many great poultry options available today, that we would be remiss to exclude our other feathered friends. Ducks Ducks make excellent additions to your backyard flock. In fact, my own flock has some ducks in the mix. Ducks are quickly gaining popularity and provide loads of entertainment! Ducks come in a variety of colors and sizes, and are...

Raising Ducks – Needs, Nutrition, and Benefits When it comes to baby animals, it’s hard to find anything cuter than a baby duck. Those sweet little baby ducks can become VERY HARD TO RESIST when you start thinking about establishing or adding to your flock. Ducks are wonderful additions to any backyard flock but they do have a few unique requirements. Rearing ducks is very similar to rearing chicks. Both require the same brooding temperatures, access to a high-quality starter/grower feed, and fresh water. Oh, the fresh water!!! Anyone who has raised baby ducks can tell you that water is their favorite...

Very few baby animals are cuter than baby ducks. Baby goats might have a very slight edge on the cuteness scale, but baby ducks are right near the top!! It is really hard to resist baby ducks when we see them in our local farm stores. Their little quacks and their adorable little duck feet are an automatic draw for most people perusing the baby chick aisle. I know I’m always tempted to pick them up and I know my kids ALWAYS ask if we can get some ducks! What Is Different Between Raising Baby Ducks and Raising Baby Chicks? If you have...

Haven’t we all been tempted? You have done your research. You know what types of chicks that you are going to get. You go to the farm store to get your new babies and you see the bin of baby ducks. They are so cute so you start to wonder if you should get a few ducks too. YES!! You can raise ducks and chickens together What Is Different When Raising Ducks with Chickens? The really great advantage to raising ducks and chickens together is that the brooding process is essentially exactly the same. Baby ducks and baby chicks require the same brooder temperatures. Additionally, they both...

Ducks are a wonderful addition to any flock! While raising ducks is very similar to raising chickens, there are some pretty distinct differences in how ducks function and eat. So, that begs the questions, “Can ducks eat the same treats and snacks as chickens?” Absolutely! However, ducks typically have different favorites when compared to chickens. The Duck’s Bill The most distinguishing feature of a duck is their bill. The beak of a chicken is pointed and allows chickens to peck and pull at their food sources. Ducks use a much gentler approach with their rounded bills. Because the anatomy of a duck is...