Where I am just about everybody has a coop and kitchen garden. It makes chicken relations easier, but people are lucky to be able to give eggs away. I would have to raise meat ducks to be able to sell enough ducks to make money here. I am sure I could (and will) cut back on costs by selling ducklings, but I don't think I would profit much. So, unless I have a duck go broody, I will be using my eggs to bake. I think I could sell enough baked goods to at least cover feed, and plan to do so. I am lucky though, I work at a restaurant baking, and have a very committed localvore for a boss. I still think I will just break even, but will probably be able to add ducks as I add some vendors to my small bakery business. If I do hatch ducklings I will sell as many ducklings as I can and maybe raise extra males for (gulp) table.
I think my angora bunny will help to make up for any "loss" with my ducks. I spin yarns and knit, and have people lined up waiting for fiber. Since I already have a hutch, etc, I have not had to invest much into the rabbit thing.
I think my angora bunny will help to make up for any "loss" with my ducks. I spin yarns and knit, and have people lined up waiting for fiber. Since I already have a hutch, etc, I have not had to invest much into the rabbit thing.
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