I still remember the day I fell down a Google rabbit hole searching for unique egg colors to diversify my egg basket When I discovered black eggs, I was convinced someone was joking But it led me straight to the beautiful Cayuga duck, a breed known for laying those stunning dark eggs
Duck Nutrition
There is a saying that chickens are the “gateway drug,” of livestock Many of us have started out with chickens! Raising chicks into healthy adult chickens takes some know-how and practice
All joking aside, you need to know the nutritional needs of ducks before you decide to add them to your flock Ducks and chickens can live together in the same area, but ducks will have different nutritional needs Ducks tend to be messier than chickens by nature, so ample room is a must
Water, water, and more water!
The number one key to
Do Ducks Need Water?
Do ducks need large bodies of water to thrive?
No
Do they WANT bodies of water?
Yes!
Ducks must have a water source to safely eat From the time they hatch, ducklings and ducks will always need water Unlike chickens, ducks must “mix” their food with water They start by grabbing a mouthful of crumble Next, they waddle on over to their water, and combine the two in their mouth This mucky dabbling ensures they can swallow the feed without choking Consider it like eating oatmeal Having wet oatmeal is much better than trying to swallow it dry It can make quite a