Raising Chickens and Ducks in a Backyard Flock

5 simple steps to give new ducklings the best possible start in life.

There is a lot of information available online on raising ducks, but sometimes experience really is the best teacher.

Raising backyard ducks is a great way to supply your family with farm fresh eggs, and their quirky antics and personalities make ducks a fun addition to your backyard flock. Raising ducklings is a little different that chicks, this is everything I learned when raising my first duck flock.

There are a number of ways to go about getting chickens. Today I’m sharing my experiences and recommendations when it comes to buying day old chicks.