There’s no question about it: ducks love water. It’s probably why they’re called waterfowl! Unfortunately, they also love muddying their water. Not only do ducks leave waste behind when they go for a swim, but ducks love nothing more than to root in the mud with their bills before cleaning them off in the nearest …
The Ancona Duck is an English breed, considered to be critically endangered by the American Livestock Conservancy. Anconas are in the medium class, weighing 6-8 pounds at maturity. Their most distinguishing feature is their beautiful broken-pattern “pinto” coloring. While all Anconas have a colored pattern on a white body, the pattern comes in many colors …
“What sort of bedding should I use use in my duck house?” It’s one of those questions that has no right answer. Some suggest straw, others suggest gravel, and many suggest simply doing what works best for your situation. I prescribe to the last method. So, when my duck houses were deluged with rainwater and …
Using leaves as bedding in duck houses; does it work? Read More »
As a duck owner, you’ve probably wondered, “just how the heck can I get these guys into their house?” Luckily, herding ducks is pretty easy as it turns out! Ducks may have birdbrains, but they are no dummies! 1. Use a “herding stick” A “herding stick” can be a long branch, a wooden dowel, or …
I had owned a lot of poultry in the past (chickens, ducks, geese, and even some guineas!), but I sold them all about ten years ago. At the beginning of 2013, I made the decision to get into chickens again, to provide my family with fresh eggs and enjoy the lovable antics of chickens once …