Category: Raising Ducklings

Khaki Campbell ducks are one of the best duck breeds to raise, especially if you have an affinity for delicious duck eggs!

Ordering chicks by mail might seem strange, but it's actually pretty safe! Read more about how to handle getting your own chicks shipped!

Broody hens can sometimes be tricky to deal with. Learning how to deal with a broody hen and a hatch of eggs is incredibly important for flock owners.

Raising a farm doesn't have to just be one type of animal. Having multiple species in your backyard flock can diversify what you get out of them!

Ducks and geese might be beautiful breeds of poultry, but they're also very useful. They're excellent foragers who will protect your farm and garden!

As ducklings mature to about 8 weeks of age, their care demands will change such that they need access to water and will require more space.

For the most part, pet ducks have been bred to the point of where they can't really fly away. Smaller breeds may still be able to jump pretty high …

Do duck get along with other pets? To put it briefly...not really. While they can be valuable contributors to the farm, they often don't mix with others.

Ducks don't strike most people as winter animals. That being said, they're extremely hardy. With proper preparation, you can raise ducks in the winter.

One inevitable question you'll encounter before raising ducks is "how do I house my pet duck?" Well here are some tips on what to do!