Skip to contentLooking for the best possible duck breed for eggs? Here’s a list of the ten duck breeds that lay the most eggs per year, along with a quick overview of their characteristics—what they look like, what color eggs they lay, how large they are, whether they go broody, how popular they are, my recommendations, and what makes each breed most appealing.The Khaki Campbell is the best duck breed to raise for eggs. On average, they lay more than any other duck breed: 250-340 eggs per year.Not every individual is spectacular, however, so if you want high-producing ducks, I recommend...…Skip to contentLooking for the best possible duck breed for eggs? Here’s a list of the ten duck breeds that lay the most eggs per year, along with a quick overview of their characteristics—what they look like, what color eggs they lay, how large they are, whether they go broody, how popular they are, my recommendations, and what makes each breed most appealing.The Khaki Campbell is the best duck breed to raise for eggs. On average, they lay more than any other duck breed: 250-340 eggs per year.Not every individual is spectacular, however, so if you want high-producing ducks, I recommend...WW…

Skip to contentThere are over 25 domestic duck breeds. If you’re a beginner looking into buying ducks for the first time (or even if you already have experience with ducks), the options can be overwhelming. How do you know which breed is best for you?This is a carefully curated list of the duck breeds I’ve deemed to be best for pets: breeds that are best for beginners, most likely to have a friendly temperament, and most suitable to being a pet. I’ve also highlighted some breeds that are small (because many prospective pet owners have limited space or otherwise like the idea of a small...…Skip to contentThere are over 25 domestic duck breeds. If you’re a beginner looking into buying ducks for the first time (or even if you already have experience with ducks), the options can be overwhelming. How do you know which breed is best for you?This is a carefully curated list of the duck breeds I’ve deemed to be best for pets: breeds that are best for beginners, most likely to have a friendly temperament, and most suitable to being a pet. I’ve also highlighted some breeds that are small (because many prospective pet owners have limited space or otherwise like the idea of a small...WW…

Skip to contentYour tiny, fluffy ducklings have somehow transformed into ducks. They quack all the time, poop everywhere, and somehow, all ground within a 12-foot radius of any source of water is a mudhole. They’re fun, but you’re wondering when you’ll get the rewards of all the work and money you’ve put into them. Where are those eggs?This article might also be helpful:Depending on the breed and the season, you can expect your first eggs when your ducks are 4-7 months old, or when breeding season starts.Ducks mature and become old enough to lay at 4-7 months or 16-28 weeks of age. Smaller...…Skip to contentYour tiny, fluffy ducklings have somehow transformed into ducks. They quack all the time, poop everywhere, and somehow, all ground within a 12-foot radius of any source of water is a mudhole. They’re fun, but you’re wondering when you’ll get the rewards of all the work and money you’ve put into them. Where are those eggs?This article might also be helpful:Depending on the breed and the season, you can expect your first eggs when your ducks are 4-7 months old, or when breeding season starts.Ducks mature and become old enough to lay at 4-7 months or 16-28 weeks of age. Smaller...WW…

Skip to contentIf you’ve raised ducklings, you likely ended up with an equal ratio of males and females–or, if you were unlucky, more males than females. Unfortunately, in most small, confined flocks, equal ratios just don’t work out. Drakes can fight viciously with each other and can be hard on females, sometimes even killing them.To maintain peace and find a happy balance, it’s often necessary to remove excess drakes from a flock.The general rule of thumb is that you need at least 4-5 females per male duck. In some flocks, it may be necessary to have more females per drake. And it...…Skip to contentIf you’ve raised ducklings, you likely ended up with an equal ratio of males and females–or, if you were unlucky, more males than females. Unfortunately, in most small, confined flocks, equal ratios just don’t work out. Drakes can fight viciously with each other and can be hard on females, sometimes even killing them.To maintain peace and find a happy balance, it’s often necessary to remove excess drakes from a flock.The general rule of thumb is that you need at least 4-5 females per male duck. In some flocks, it may be necessary to have more females per drake. And it...WW…

Skip to contentDucks are hardy animals and, if kept well, are not susceptible to disease. However, almost any flock raiser is bound to encounter a problem eventually, whether it is a disease, injury, nutritional deficiency, infection, or some other form of health problem.Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!In the event of a sickness or health problem, here’s what you need to do, regardless of whether you take the duck to a vet or not: https://www.raising-ducks.com/sick-duck/Sometimes, especially if you are knowledgeable about duck health, you may be able to solve the problem without the...…Skip to contentDucks are hardy animals and, if kept well, are not susceptible to disease. However, almost any flock raiser is bound to encounter a problem eventually, whether it is a disease, injury, nutritional deficiency, infection, or some other form of health problem.Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!In the event of a sickness or health problem, here’s what you need to do, regardless of whether you take the duck to a vet or not: https://www.raising-ducks.com/sick-duck/Sometimes, especially if you are knowledgeable about duck health, you may be able to solve the problem without the...WW…