Duck

More people in suburbia are finding the value in keeping a few ducks in the back garden. They can be quite soothing to watch as they waddle around foraging and quacking. Besides their ornamental value they also work for their supper! Why Keep Ducks They make a great addition to the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Domestic Ducks for the Backyard that also Make Good Starter Ducks

Eggs are a big part of the daily diet. They contain valuable proteins, nutrients and vitamins. They give us wonderful fully omelettes, scrambled eggs, make quiche and we would not have great cookies or cakes without them. Why Duck Eggs are better than Chicken Eggs Duck eggs are thicker … [Read more...] about The Best Domestic Duck Breeds for Egg Production

Keeping ducks as a pet is fast becoming a trend all over the world. More and more people are starting to enjoy these intelligent, funny and amazing creatures. This article I will list my top picks of duck breeds that I think make wonderful family pets. What to Look for in a Breed of Ducks to … [Read more...] about Best Domestic Duck Breeds to Keep as Family Pet

Just like chickens, duck breeds also come in miniature or rather Bantam sized ducks. There are also some larger sized breeds of ducks that have miniaturized versions. They come in many beautiful and varied splashes of color and character traits just like their larger counterparts. Bantam vs … [Read more...] about Bantam and Miniature Duck Breeds

As a chicken keeper, you are probably raising your eyebrow and thinking that to keep ducks you need a pond! Duck ponds are probably quite expensive to build and probably take a lot of maintenance. Then there is all the space in the garden that will be needed, a duck house and so the list goes one. … [Read more...] about Keeping Backyard Ducks – Pros and Cons