Khaki Campbell ducks are an excellent pick as an egg producer for the practical homesteader. Many people choose this breed because they are simple enough to raise and yield an impressive amount of ...
Magpie Ducks: Adorable Dual-Purpose Duck Breed
Although Magpie Ducks aren’t as well known as Khaki Campbell or Runner Ducks, they are one of my must-have breeds for the homestead. Magpies are excellent producers of meat and eggs, as well as ...
9 Options to Keep Ducks Around the Homestead
If you want to raise amazing avians that are perfect for improving soil, nourishing perennial plants, and helping with insect control, ducks absolutely fit the bill. Deciding how to house them is ...
Complete Guide to Incubating Duck Eggs for Optimal Hatch Rates
The first time I hatched chicken eggs, I thought, “Wow, this is easy!” It only took 21 days. It did require a few special pieces of equipment. Plus, I had to follow a few basic instructions. But, for ...
How to Choose the Right Duck Breeds for You
I am obsessed with ducks. They were the first livestock animal I raised when I started homesteading. I’ve kept them for meat, for eggs, for their utility in improving soil, and for the sheer joy ...
Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Ducks in Winter
Winter is just around the corner, and if you have ducks, you can’t go into hibernation quite yet! There are some things you need to know about caring for ducks in winter. Luckily, ducks are ...
Everything You Need to Know about Duck Molting and Care
When doing research, you will find a fair amount of information available on chicken molts. When I browse through posts, it becomes clear that chickens molt around fall. Some chickens have hard molts ...
5 Ways to Use Duck Poop to Enrich Your Edible Landscape Soil
There are so many reasons to want to add ducks to your homestead – ease of care, eggs, meat, insect control, and entertainment, to name a few. For me, though, one of the most incredible things ...
37 Free DIY Duck House / Coop Plans & Ideas that You Can Easily Build
Have you ever considered raising your own ducks? They are very entertaining creatures that lay large eggs and are also a good meat source too. But if you decide to raise ducks, then you have to build ...