I'm in serious need of advice. We're being overrun with fire ants in the duck pen. I wanted to put down some Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) but it hasn't stopped raining long enough. The ants are everywhere and no matter what I do, they just won't stop. I think they're coming up from...
LOL.I don't mind that them having their fun with one another. No prude here! I will separate them from my chickens though. In that case, I'll just have an all drake flock. I might get a few more chickens though. They're great too.
What books would you recommend on duck raising? I'd like it to include information on behavior. I'm realizing how conflicting all the information is online, and it's kind of frustrating. I've found one book called Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks. Before I spend the money though, I'd like to know...
Hi everyone. I'm new here, though I have been reading quite a few of the threads here since we got our first duckling. He's a gorgeous pekin boy with a great personality. Love him to pieces. We also have two chickens, both hens, who were raised with him. They all get along other than the...