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 of death, heartbreak, betrayal and custody battles. We have hatched several clutches of eggs with …
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 to any farm! While many backyard farmers start out with chickens, and ducks certainly can …
Winter winds are howling and a good old fashioned New England nor’easter is knocking on the door. Most residents are rushing to the grocery store to stock up on batteries, bread and supplies for their family. Farmers have an additional concern weighing on their mind – how can I keep my animals comfortable in the …
They say that chickens are the “gateway” animal to further farming adventures. When you are ready to skip through that gateway and expand your farm, lots of people look to adding different kinds of poultry. Common backyard poultry include turkey, geese, guineas & ducks – turkeys are quite large and geese & guineas are quite …
You may have heard the best defense is a good offense. Well the best way to treat a sick duck is to try and keep it healthy. Providing plenty of fresh, dry feed (not allowing it to get soggy & moldy), giving them lots of clean water to drink & swim in, and keeping their …
Who here remembers going to the park to feed the ducks when they were a child? I know I do! It was something I always looked forward to. I still vividly remember one day after preschool tossing bread to the ducks and leaning so far over the edge I fell in the pond! I’m sure …
They say that ducks are the “new chickens” – it seems backyard farmers all over the country are beginning to enjoy the pleasure of keeping ducks. Our ducks are all different breeds because I enjoy variety and I like being able to tell them apart….and because there are so many great breeds I couldn’t choose just …
It’s that time of year again. Winter is nearly upon us and it’s time to start getting ready for the storms that are bound to be on the way. If you live in an area likely to get snow several times, it’s a good idea to make these preparations in early winter, in advance of …
Ducks are pretty hardy birds, but Foamy Eye is a fairly common issue with ducks. Generally if you see foaming in your duck’s eye, it is their body’s natural way of trying to clear an infection either from an injury or from a respiratory issue. One of the most important things you can do to …
Ducks are very intelligent animals with complex social relationships. This is part of what makes keeping ducks so interesting and so rewarding! Let’s take a look at some of the most common questions I get about duck behavior and the reason behind them Imprinting Young ducklings imprint on whatever and whoever they spend time with …
