After over a decade of experience, Mark from Self Sufficient Me shares his honest reasons for deciding to stop keeping ducks ...

Ducks will gobble up emerging weeds, weed seeds, bugs, slugs and snails in the garden. Whether you raise them for fun or frugality, ducks and geese are great additions to a homestead. They forage for ...

Geese make terrific watch birds, and both geese and ducks make excellent sausages and roasting birds. Plus, they’re incredibly easy keepers — the easiest of all poultry to raise. In The Backyard ...

Ducks are an entertaining and relatively low-maintenance addition to any homestead. They may make a mess with mud and water, but they are generally charming, hardy against the elements, and prolific ...

Ducks owned by Lisa Steele of Dixmont eat chicken feed supplemented with brewer's yeast and rolled oats. Credit: Courtesy of Lisa Steele In the world of backyard poultry, ducks hold a special place in ...