Duck feed is expensive, certainly the largest expense associated with raising ducks. Naturally, you probably want to find ways to save money on feed. Maybe you also want to reduce your reliance on outside sources. Here, I’m going to share 15 methods for reducing feed costs. Some are easy and …
There’s one essential component of your ducks’ diet that isn’t food: grit. Grit consists of small rocks or stones. Ducks need grit to help them digest their food. Ducks don’t have teeth, but they do have a muscular stomach called the gizzard, which they periodically fill with small rocks. The …
One of the biggest decisions new duck owners have to make is how they’re going to feed their ducks. It’s a complicated subject, but here’s a quick guide to feeding ducks for the backyard/pet duck owner or hobby farmer/homesteader.
I was walking around, looking at the duck flock, when suddenly I noticed one duck, Kiwi, running off with something in her mouth – something big and slimy.
What should you feed your ducks? This is an important decision and a highly debatable topic where there are many options. First, here is an overview of the main types of food for ducks. Commercial Feed Commercial feed is a perfectly computed mix of grains, chemicals, minerals, and vitamins. There …
The scoop on feeding onions to your ducks: Is it okay or dangerous? Is it healthy for them?
