Ducks are birds that some people like to keep as pets. You might enjoy keeping a small flock of ducks in your yard. These birds are certainly cute and they can be fun to watch as well. There’s a lot you should know about them before you decide to raise ducks, though. For example, some …
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My family and I moved to a farm about a year ago. Since then, we have gotten a few cows and chickens. We decided to get either ducks or rabbits this year, but the kids want both. It created quite a dilemma for us because we had no idea if we would have to house …
New to poultry care? Fussing over every little thing your farm pets are doing? Your constant worrying is valid, especially when it comes to your ducks. These delicate and beautiful creatures require close care and attention. Not only that, but also an adequate environment that meets their needs. The good side to pet care, fortunately, …
One of the biggest challenges of raising poultry is dealing with the winter. You want to provide enough food, protect the ducks from the wind, and most importantly, keep their water from freezing. Ducks need access to water all day, or else they’ll dehydrate. So, if their pond or water source happens to freeze over, …
Water is extremely vital for ducks and they need it for far more than drinking. In fact, water is essential for even the welfare and health of the duck, as they can be greatly distressed if they’re deprived of water and will show signs of unwellness as early as 8 hours without access to water. …
Ducks and ducklings are so cute that many people have started keeping them as pets. You might be interested in raising some ducks in your backyard because you find them to be so appealing. It’s certainly true that ducks can be a lot of fun. You can take care of ducks and they can wind …
Ducks are so cute that many people have started keeping them as pets. It’s becoming more and more common to see people taking care of ducks in their backyards in certain parts of North America. If you’re a duck owner, then you probably love how interesting it is to care for these birds. This doesn’t …
Caring for ducks has the potential to be very satisfying. Many people love raising ducklings and then continuing on to raise a flock of ducks. As with many animals, ducks are very playful and like to have fun with their owners. If you don’t take the time to keep your ducks entertained, then they won’t …
Taking care of ducks has the potential to be a very rewarding experience. You likely know how cute ducks can be when they’re little, and caring for the ducklings will often be the most fun part of the process. When the ducks get a bit older, you might notice that some of them will change …
Whether you keep a duck as a pet or on a farm as livestock or for any other reason, one thing you’re bound to rub up against is that ducks can be pretty strange. Everything from their corkscrew genitalia and “unique” mating behaviors to the way ducklings follow their mother to the fact they have …