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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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Winter Duck Care

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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... Continue reading →

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Raising Chickens & Ducks Together

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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,... Continue reading →

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Duck First Aid Kit & Duck Health

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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 &... Continue reading →

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Treats your ducks will love!

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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... Continue reading →

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Great Backyard Duck Breeds

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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... Continue reading →

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Preparing your Backyard Farm for Winter Weather

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It’s that time of year again. Winter is 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,... Continue reading →

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Foamy Eye Disease in Ducks

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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... Continue reading →

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Understanding Backyard Duck Behavior

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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... Continue reading →