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Duck Layer Feed

Duck Layer Feed

Duck Layer Feed Improves Egg Production Switch from grower to a quality duck layer feed to encourage healthy egg production at the 20-week mark in their growth.  Layer feed should be 16% protein and have a higher amount of calcium and essential vitamins for duck...

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Feed for Ducklings

Feed for Ducklings

What Feed for Ducklings to Grow Big and Strong Ducklings grow rapidly with proper feed for ducklings from babies to fully mature birds in 16 weeks.  Use duckling-specific feed that is unmedicated and limit the number of healthy snacks to keep their growth on target....

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Duck Pen Ideas

Duck Pen Ideas

Duck Pen Ideas for Urban Homesteads Every urban homesteader with chickens and ducks should have an out space for their flock to free range.  The following duck pen ideas will work for both chickens and ducks.  The number one goal of a duck enclosure is to protect...

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How to Protect Ducks from Predators

How to Protect Ducks from Predators

Strategies for How to Protect Ducks from Predators How to protect ducks from predators.  Well that is easy.  Secure the coop and build it from solid materials.  Develop a fully hardened enclosure.  Remove food and water during the day.  Create a fence around the...

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A Frame Duck Coop Plans

A Frame Duck Coop Plans

Simple A Frame Duck Coop Plans A Frame Duck Coop Plans are simple!  Two pieces of plywood.  A few 2x4 pieces of lumber for support and exterior deck screws to assemble it together.  Look at the pictures below and get to building.  This is the simplest way to provide...

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Can Ducks and Chickens Share a Coop

Can Ducks and Chickens Share a Coop

Can Ducks and Chickens Share a Coop and Run? Yes! Chickens and ducks can live together peacefully and share a coop.    It does require a little planning so that the chicken roost is not located above the sleeping location for the ducks.  However, these two backyard...

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How to Build a Duck Coop

How to Build a Duck Coop

Everything About How to Build a Duck Coop Do you want to know how to build a duck coop that is perfect for your situation?  Rest assured the basics are straightforward.  There are many different ways to design the perfect duck coop.  Have a small flock? Or planning on...

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Cheap Duck Coop Ideas

Cheap Duck Coop Ideas

Looking for Cheap Duck Coop Ideas? Ducks don't need much to be happy with their home.  Hence cheap duck coop ideas are often the way to go for urban homesteaders raising animals on a budget. A proper duck house can be made from countless free materials or recycled...

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Backyard Duck Coop

Backyard Duck Coop

Backyard Duck Coop Best Practices A backyard duck coop needs to have a minimum of 4 square feet of space per duck.  The duck coop should have a roof and secure door that closes shut at night.  A duck house should have adequate ventilation due to the heavy moisture...

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Ducks Eating Slug in Slow Motion Video

Ducks Eating Slug in Slow Motion Video

Ducks Eating Slugs for a Snack The rain has been incredibly persistent this year in the pacific northwest. Therefore, our duck's favorite bug to eat for a snack, the slug is prevalent in our gardens and flower beds.  Our ducks eat slugs for snacks whenever they can...

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How to Raise Ducks

How to Raise Ducks

How to Raise Ducks The basics you need to know to raise ducklings into happy egg-laying adult ducks Life Stages of a Duck Water for Ducks Shelter for Ducks Food for Ducks Duck Basics Ducks are an excellent addition to any homestead.  Raising ducklings to mature adults...

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backyard ducks pool party

Duck Duck Pool Party 2019

Ducks are always down for a pool party.