This inspiring introductory guide provides all the information beginners need to raise ducks successfully in the yard or on a small homestead or farm. Ducks are quickly gaining on chickens as popular animals for the backyard homestead or small farm. They are friendly, productive, good at eating pests, remarkably healthy, and easier to raise than chickens in many ways. Plus, they are exceptionally adorable! This accessible introductory guide features original photography tracking the growth and care of a small flock of backyard ducks, and addresses everything the beginner duck keeper needs to know to be successful, including breed selection, housing, feeding, health care, understanding behavior, and egg and meat production. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Written by hobby farmer Cherie Langlois from Washington state, Ducks is a fantastic overview of these entertaining and adaptable waterfowl. The author begins by asking "What do these water-crazy birds have that make them as much an asset to farms as landlubbing poultry?" She provides many answers that defend the virtues and versatility of ducks and argues that the duck is superior to the ubiquitous chicken in many ways. As a zoologist, Langlois has a gift for elucidating the details of the waterfowl's anatomy, traits and behavior, all revealed in the first chapter "Meet the Duck." She proceeds by leading readers through the process of choosing the right ducks for their hobby farm, considering the various domestic breeds (from bantams to heavyweights) as well as the sex of the birds and number of birds/breeds ideal for beginning a hobby-farm flock.The book offers advice on housing these very adaptable birds that thrive in various climates and regions throughout the world: space requirements, ventilation, flooring, feeders, and fencing. Naturally, ducks need water to thrive in the form of an existing lake, a manmade pond or simple duck pools, all discussed in the housing chapter. "The Duck Diet" chapter discusses the nutritional needs of the flock and various feeding options farmers and ranchers can consider. Seasoned duck aficionados interested in getting into the business of ducklings will find much information in the breeding chapter, which catalogs methods for hatching, incubators, mama duck and baby care, and more. The health of livestock is always a major consideration for the hobby farmer, and the chapter "Flock Health and Handling" offers a mini course in disease prevention, proper hygiene, recognizing symptoms of illnesses, and dealing with common maladies.The advantages of duck farming;the superior quality of duck eggs, down, and meat--are the focal point of the final chapter "Harvesting the Rewards," likely the first chapter the dubious duck farmer will read prior to taking the dive into ducks. The book concludes with appendices of endangered duck breeds and duck diseases, resources, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.

With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.

This insightful book covers all aspects of backyard duck raising from selecting a breed and buying ducks to housing, feeding, and health. It includes a description of the common breed suitable for any backyard. The peculiarity of each breed, their egg-laying capacity and their potential as table birds are critically examined. It also contains a comprehensive section on incubation of eggs both natural and artificial methods. You will also learn how to protect your flocks from predators. Backyard duck homesteaders and hobby farmers will find this book an enjoyable and useful resource; it will make your duck raising adventure a profitable experience.

Raising backyard ducks is a great way to supply your family with farm fresh eggs, and their quirky antics and personalities make ducks a fun addition to your backyard flock. Raising ducklings is a little different that chicks, this is everything I learned when raising my first duck flock. This book provides you an in-depth knowledge of breeds, feeding, water, egg production, incubation process, housing, behavior, health care, plant on yard landscape.

HOW TO RAISE DUCK FOR BEGINNER: COMPLETE STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW YOU CAN RAISE DUCK FOR BEGINNERS AS FIRST PUBLISHED 2020 IS FEED WITH NEW INNOVATIVE IDEAS. Raising ducks brings lots of fun to our environment. They are enjoyable to look at as they catch their fun as waterfowl. Part of the pleasure of raising backyard ducks is looking them roam around your yard exploring, happily looking for mites, nipping on grass, weeds, and plants within the environment. INSIGHT OF THIS COMPLETE STEP BY STEP GUIDE This book is written by Amanda Campbell with an in-depth knowledge of breeds, feeding, water, egg production, incubation process, housing, behavior, health care, plant on yard landscape. What you are set to gain and also Included, is a comprehensive guide that provides proven strategies for breeding profitable ducklings for meat, eggs, or both whether you're about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds as a beginner. There is much more for you! Meanwhile, ensure you are among the few knowledgeable people who own a copy of Amanda Campbell's work.

HOW TO RAISE DUCKS FOR BEGINNERS: THE COMPLETE STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW YOU CAN RAISE DUCKS AS A BEGINNERS AS FIRST PUBLISHED 2020 CONTAINS NEW INNOVATIVE IDEAS. Raising backyard ducks brings lots of fun to our environment. They are enjoyable to look at as they catch their fun as waterfowl. Part of the pleasure of raising backyard ducks is looking them roam around your yard exploring, happily looking for mites, nipping on grass, weeds, and plants within the environment. INSIGHT OF THIS COMPLETE STEP BY STEP GUIDE This book is written by Amanda Campbell with an in-depth knowledge of breeds, feeding, water, egg production, incubation process, housing, behavior, health care, plant on yard landscape. What you are set to gain and also Included, is a comprehensive guide that provides proven strategies for breeding profitable ducklings for meat, eggs, or both whether you're about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds as a beginner. There is much more for you! Meanwhile, ensure you are among the few knowledgeable people who own a copy of Amanda Campbell's work.