Duck Article Brainstorm Session!

[PirateGirl]

So there is a BYC article writing contest going and I was thinking there aren't that many duck articles compared to chicken articles. What are the duck topics and questions asked all the time on here that could use a good article? Duck people, I encourage you all to write a duck article! Help me choose a topic.

 

[Jpat]

The squeezy cuddlyness of ducks

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Hatching and raising ducklings

Everything you need to know about broodiness in ducks

You could write about a certain breed of duck

 

[casportpony]

Great suggestion! May I remind everyone that all articles submitted should have pictures that you took, not pictures taken from the web.

 

[PirateGirl]

I'll have to browse some other articles too so I'm not doubling up. This time of year there's lots of "ducks and cold weather" questions. Ducks vs. chickens, comparing them in terms of feed or care or housing or...

 

[PirateGirl]

10 reasons to embrace living with a drake

I certainly can't be the only one who loves having a drake!

 

[cheezenkwackers]

How is raising ducklings different from raising chicks? Which breed is right for me? How do I identify what breed I just impulse bought at the feed store? How can I tell hens from drakes? What makes a good duck coop and pen? Why can’t I keep all the drakes I love with one hen, they are good right now? And finally, I would love an article explaining why when you buy ducklings from a feed store (like tractor supply by me) that buys from a hatchery that sells sexed ducklings, you always end up with too many drakes!
Sorry, I thinking I’m ranting instead of suggesting topics now!

 

[PirateGirl]

How is raising ducklings different from raising chicks? Which breed is right for me? How do I identify what breed I just impulse bought at the feed store? How can I tell hens from drakes? What makes a good duck coop and pen? Why can’t I keep all the drakes I love with one hen, they are good right now? And finally, I would love an article explaining why when you buy ducklings from a feed store (like tractor supply by me) that buys from a hatchery that sells sexed ducklings, you always end up with too many drakes!
Sorry, I thinking I’m ranting instead of suggesting topics now!

There's some good stuff in there

Maybe start with my feed store ducklings, learning their breed, sexing ducks and learning I have a drake, learning I have 10 drakes, discovering the problems with this, dealing with the problems, culling 90% of my flock by somehow finding them all loving forever homes, buying more feed store ducklings in hopes of getting more females to even out the ratios so I can still keep at least my 3 favorite drakes, rinse and repeat

 

[casportpony]

How is raising ducklings different from raising chicks? Which breed is right for me? How do I identify what breed I just impulse bought at the feed store? How can I tell hens from drakes? What makes a good duck coop and pen? Why can’t I keep all the drakes I love with one hen, they are good right now? And finally, I would love an article explaining why when you buy ducklings from a feed store (like tractor supply by me) that buys from a hatchery that sells sexed ducklings, you always end up with too many drakes!
Sorry, I thinking I’m ranting instead of suggesting topics now!

good suggestions!

 

[casportpony]

There's some good stuff in there

Maybe start with my feed store ducklings, learning their breed, sexing ducks and learning I have a drake, learning I have 10 drakes, discovering the problems with this, dealing with the problems, culling 90% of my flock by somehow finding them all loving forever homes, buying more feed store ducklings in hopes of getting more females to even out the ratios so I can still keep at least my 3 favorite drakes, rinse and repeat

good ideas!