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 the first two weeks of life, the average duckling gains 7 times their birth weight!! […]
Supply List for Ducklings
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 – so cute! Make sure you are ready for these cute little bundles of fluff with this supply list for ducklings! If you […]
Can a bird switch from female to male?
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 is really just mind boggling. I was very interested when I realized one of nature’s […]
Duck Eggs: Everything you Need to Know
Duck eggs are big and bold and packed with protein and other essential nutrients. They are the perfect ingredient for bakers, and a constant source of food for self-sufficient homesteaders. Here’s everything you need to know about duck eggs, how to use them, and the truth about how they taste, and what they’re best used […]
Tips for Raising Healthy Ducks
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 Duck Care
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 […]
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