Caring for laying ducks may seem like a simple task, but they do not require more care than the simpler birds, such as chickens. Ducks have access to water at all times to prevent sensitive feet from drying out, and laying duck requires a diet rich in minerals for proper shell development. With a little bit of hard work, ducks will be safe, healthy and producing eggs in a matter of days.Ducks are good creatures of nature. Laying ducks live happily and produce higher quality eggs, by proper care

Demystifying (but not de-mistyfing) chick incubators. -Advertisement- Believe it or not, incubation isn’t just an invention of the modern era. Historical records show that incubation of eggs was practiced in Ancient Egypt. Mud brick buildings, divided into chambers that were basically large ovens, were heated by burning straw, dung or charcoal. Temperature and ventilation were regulated by opening doors and vents to let smoke out and light in. Humidit

Prior to incorporating ducks onto the property, it is best to know which are the best ducks for eggs. There are a plethora of duck breeds that you can add to your flock; however, a handful are prolific egg layers. Selecting the best ducks for eggs begins with knowing which breeds lay up to 200 eggs a year.   Raising Ducks  More times than not, chickens are the first small livestock added to a property. However, I believe ducks and other waterfowl are better poultry br

Most of us who are in the business of raising backyard poultry are doing it for the eggs. Am I right? When your chicken’s eating eggs, nobody wins. There really is nothing like a fresh egg. Beautiful in color and delicious in taste, once you’ve had fresh eggs, it is hard to go back. So, you understand why, when I found that one of my chickens had eaten one of her eggs, I was annoyed. I wanted those eggs for myself! Then she did it again and I was REALLY annoyed, so I started to