When it comes to our little ducky friends, there are some niche duck words that are a little different from other poultry. I called a male duck a rooster for some time before I realized they had a ...

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Have you tried to buy duck feed at your local farm store? If so, were you able to find duck feed that was specifically formulated for the stage of life your duckling or duck was at? Did you see ...

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The Silver Appleyard duck sounds quite enchanting with an elegant name that seems to have come straight out of a fairytale. Silver Appleyards certainly have some charming characteristics that make ...

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In the chicken keeping world, chicken keepers often enjoy expanding their flock for rainbow egg baskets. Who says duck keepers can’t have some fun too? When a Cayuga duck starts laying eggs, the shade ...

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You know those fuzzy little yellow ducklings you see just about everywhere, in calendars and adorable baby animal stock images? Yep, those are usually Pekin ducklings, one of the most readily ...

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I’ve read a lot of duck posts that say medicated chick starter is toxic to ducklings. But the truth is, I safely fed lots of ducklings medicated chick starter before I heard it was a no-no. After ...

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Most people have a surprising reaction when seeing Muscovies for the first time. While Muscovies are clearly ducks, they do have some very interesting features that you won’t find on other ducks. ...

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Indian Runner ducks are unique birds that stand out in a crowd. This duck stands unusually tall, often towering over the rest of the flock. These unusual creatures are usually kept for their ...

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There are a lot of similarities between keeping ducks and chickens. They can be kept in similar style coops or shelters with just a few modifications. They can both eat chicken food, as long as you ...

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