The author, Dave Holderread, has 50 years of extensive experience in raising all sorts of duck breeds. You will find his primer useful whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just considering adding some ...

While dogs may still reign supreme as the companion of choice, there is one unlikely pet that is taking the our hearts by storm: ducks. The popularity of ducks is off the charts. Google searches for ...

Choose the best heritage poultry breeds: chicken, discover a duck, get a gaggle of geese, or take home some turkeys.

Ducks offer fresh eggs, lean meat, pest and weed control, and are just fun to watch palling around. Learn more in Raising Ducks and Geese: A Homesteader’s Guide to Waterfowl.

It’s holiday time, and a whole roasted bird is the centerpiece of the celebration. Here’s where to buy locally raised ducks and geese, and heritage breed turkeys, too. Try it out: Our favorite ...

Find out your main purpose for raising ducks. Do you want to produce eggs, meat or both? This will also guide you in determining which breeds of ducks you should be looking for. The area in which you ...

Ducks are beautiful birds, easy to keep and they bring warmth to a farm because of their economic and aesthetic benefits. As any other poultry, you have to think wisely before rearing ducks. Keep in ...