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best ducks for bug control and kids?
My pekin is super kid friendly. Not sure about bug control... but she loves being pet. I think as far as a pet goes it matters more how they're raised than the breed. Our two Anconas are way less into people, but they grew up at a breeder's so they bonded to the other ducks whereas our Pekin... -
New to Ducks! Housing question/breed ID
Border collie loves to swim. Doesn't quite see them as something to herd yet (just something to love and cuddle with, in which they repay him with a bite on the nose ), but his mom is a champion duck herder so we're going to start lessons this Sunday -
New to Ducks! Housing question/breed ID
Thanks! We ended up getting this rabbit hutch that we intend to modify for the ducks. Additions include hardware wire to replace the current wire plus adding wire on the bkttom, sealing the wood, possibly widening the doorway, reinforcing the floor/latches, and adding a door to the side of the... -
New to Ducks! Housing question/breed ID
Thanks everyone! We're looking at starting the coop this weekend -
New to Ducks! Housing question/breed ID
So I'm a first time duck owner (never had chickens either). I have a straight run pekin from TSC that's about 5 weeks old & a male that we got from a chicken swap, we were told he was a Blue Cayuga but when I googled pictures he looks like a Swedish Blue to me. Thoughts? Also, we're looking... -
New to Ducks! Housing question/breed ID
Hi all, I'm new to the forum (and to ducks in general!). I had a few ducks growing up but we ended up giving them away once they were grown. This will be my first attempt with ducks on our own property. We currently have a 5 week old Pekin (I believe female, straight run from TSC) and a 3...