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Keeping Drakes in your Duck Flock

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I get a lot of questions every day about raising ducks. One of the most frequent duck topics I hear about has to do with dealing with drakes and their behavior. Many of those questions concern mating issues – so... Continue reading →

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How do I keep rodents out of my coop?

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It is an unfortunate fact of life that if you keep animals in your backyard you are going to attract rodents. It doesn’t mean your farm is dirty or that you are messy, rodents are just everywhere and if you... Continue reading →

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Building Chicken & Duck Nest Boxes

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You got your first fluffy chicks or ducklings – congratulations! While those fuzzy little ones are busy growing and you are daydreaming about all the fresh eggs that will be coming your way soon, it’s the perfect time to build... Continue reading →

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Ducklings & Niacin

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Niacin (also known at Vitamin B3) is a vital nutrient that ducklings need to grow strong & healthy bones. Anyone who has raised ducklings knows they grow crazy fast – sometimes it seems to happen right before your eyes. In... Continue reading →

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Supply List for Ducklings

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Are you getting ready to welcome some little fluffy ducklings?! Ducklings are easily some of the cutest babies on the farm – those flappy webbed feet, the sweet little bill, chubby cheeks. Super cute! If you aren’t quite sure yet... Continue reading →

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Angelica the Bi-Gender Duck

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Biology is an absolutely fascinating subject. For all our study and all our research, will we ever know all it’s idiosyncrasies? Science has always interested me and learning about all of the amazing, minuscule ways our bodies and nature function... Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Keep Chicken & Duck Water from Freezing this Winter

6 Ways to Keep your Chicken & Duck Water from Freezing

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If you live in a northern climate, one of the most challenging parts of raising poultry is keeping their water from freezing in the winter. Here in New England, we have weeks on end where we might not get above... Continue reading →

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Hatching Ducklings with a Broody Duck

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Do you have a broody duck? Thinking of hatching out some ducklings? In our experience trying to hatch ducklings has been an emotional roller coaster with very mixed results and a story line to rival any daytime soap opera, full... Continue reading →

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Tips for Raising Healthy Ducks

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Ducks bring so much fun & joy to the farm yard! With their giant floppy feet, the way they waddle across the yard, the sheer joy they get from splashing in a kiddie pool, ducks really are a great addition... Continue reading →

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Ordering Chicks & Ducklings Online

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You’ve done all your research, have your brooder & coop in order….but how do you fill it? Your local feed store likely has a few options, local farmers might be another option if you live in a rural area. If... Continue reading →