I have successfully raised chickens before for eggs. I live at the end of a dead end road. I have one neighbor to the north, an 11 acre pond to the east, and forest to the south and west. I assume this would be perfect for raising ducks. The pond has wild mallards and migrating Canadian Geese.
QUESTIONS;
1. I take cholesterol reducing meds daily. Duck eggs are high in cholesterol. Therefore, I've never considered ducks for eggs. Is that reasonable?
2. If I decided to raise ducks for eggs, what do I need other than the pond?
3. Do they retire to a chicken coop structure at night, and need to be locked in?
4. Should I build them a coop they can fly in/out? Do I need to lock them in at night?
5. What would be the best breed for eggs and survivability in the wild (pond)?
6. If I'm just going for eggs, would I need a drake?
QUESTIONS;
1. I take cholesterol reducing meds daily. Duck eggs are high in cholesterol. Therefore, I've never considered ducks for eggs. Is that reasonable?
2. If I decided to raise ducks for eggs, what do I need other than the pond?
3. Do they retire to a chicken coop structure at night, and need to be locked in?
4. Should I build them a coop they can fly in/out? Do I need to lock them in at night?
5. What would be the best breed for eggs and survivability in the wild (pond)?
6. If I'm just going for eggs, would I need a drake?