Reviews"As the title suggests, this helpful resource is aimed at providing all the information necessary to raise ducks, whether for eggs, meat, showing, or as pets. Each topic, from behavior to feeding to breeding, is covered succinctly and illustrated with attractive color photos."-- Library Journal
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Dewey Decimal636.597
Table Of ContentWhy Ducks? 1 What Are the Best Duck Breeds? 2 Why Does a Duck Do That? 3 How Do I Acquire Ducks? 4 What Do Ducks Eat? 5 What Facilities Do Ducks Need? 6 How Do I Brood Ducklings? 7 Are Ducks Easy to Care For? 8 How Do I Manage Ducks for Eggs? 9 How Do I Hatch Duck Eggs? 10 How Do I Manage Ducks for Meat? 11 Can I Keep Ducks and Chickens Together? 12 How Do I Get Started Showing Ducks? Glossary Index
SynopsisThis 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.