Keeping Domestic Ducks
Keeping Ducks For Eggs
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A number of the many duck raisers in the US are making profit from duck raising ever since the increasing price of duck feeds and in general, production materials.
Until the 1970s, duck production for eggs was a very lucrative industry in the USA since most breeders have chosen duck eggs over chicken eggs because of its size. Duck eggs as we commonly know are larger than chicken eggs.
However, the rapid industrial growth which began in the 1980s gradually ... Read More »
Keeping Ducks As Poultry
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Around 20 million ducks are raised every year in the United States. Most of them are raised within the confinement of particular farms for ducks in some commercially vital duck production regions. However, most farms still keep a few flocks for domestic use or community sale. For the sake of this discussion, we will focus on the domestic keeping of ducks in a smaller scale.
Basically, ducks are raised for their meat and eggs. Even though most types are ... Read More »
Keeping Ducks As Pets
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Early planning is important in keeping happy and healthy ducks as pets. If you want to handle your ducks well, you need to purchase them as hatchlings so that you can have more time in getting a good grasp on how to raise ducks as pets, plus, they will grow a special bond with you.
Before you acquire the ducklings, make sure that you are well-equipped to do the task of raising and keeping the ducks by considering the ... Read More »
Keeping Crested Ducks
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With powder-wisp of feathers planted on the head, the Crested Duck is certainly an eye-catcher. An average-weight duck breed, the Crested ducklings can grow fast, making them very prolific ducks for their meat, and they are also good egg layers.
A mature crested drake can weight about 6-7 lbs, and the mature Crested female can weight about 5-6 lbs. The American Poultry Association recognizes two Standard of Perfection for Crested ducks, the Black and White varieties. Other types such ... Read More »