Posts Tagged Animals

Raising ducks for meat may seem like a no-brainer, but don’t make the mistake of thinking any random breed can be a good table bird. After all, feed isn’t cheap, your time is valuable, and nothing hurts more than waiting months to butcher a duck only to be met with a paltry amount of dry, flavorless meat and fat in all the wrong places.

If you’re serious about diving into the world of duck keeping, there’s probably one question at the forefront of your mind: which breed makes the best egg-laying duck?

Once I added ducks to my flock I had to ponder, what can I feed my ducks? After a bunch of research, trial and error, and some friendly advice, I’ve learned that ducks are like feathered foodies — they truly need a balanced diet to stay happy and healthy.