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Posted on October 1, 2021October 13, 2021 by Gail Damerow — Leave a comment

Raising Guinea Fowl

If you raise guinea fowl that you plan to free range, start with keets rather than full-grown birds. Keets become acquainted with their home ground as they broaden their foraging range. Adult guineas, on the other hand, are notorious for flying the coop the first chance they get. By raising guinea fowl from keets you […]

Posted on September 17, 2021September 24, 2021 by Gail Damerow — Leave a comment

How Long Does It Take for an Egg to Hatch?

Three different eggs from various species

Precisely how long an egg takes to hatch depends on a lot of factors including species, breed, strain, conditions under which the egg was stored prior to incubation, and conditions during incubation. But whether you plan to hatch eggs in an incubator or under a hen you need a more definitive answer the question: How […]

Silver Appleyard Duck

Fall Silver Appleyard Duck – Sold as Baby Ducklings Only

Straight Run Only

Shipped Late August thru Dec

Minimum of 10 per order. Orders for these ducks needs to be on a separate online order so your order can be processed properly.

No pick-up orders.

Cayuga Duck

Fall Cayuga Duck- Sold as Baby Ducklings Only

Straight Run Only

Shipped Aug thru Dec

These will ship on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday but will be dated with a Monday ship date and you will receive tracking when they ship.

Minimum of 15 per order. Orders for these ducks needs to be on a separate online order so your order can be processed properly.

No pick-up orders.

Blue Swedish Duck

Fall Blue Swedish Duck – Sold as Baby Ducklings Only

Straight Run Only

Shipped Late Aug thru Dec

Minimum of 15 per order. Orders for these ducks needs to be on a separate online order so your order can be processed properly.

No pick-up orders.

White Pekin Duck

Fall White Pekin Duck – Sold as Baby Ducklings Only

Straight Run Only

Shipped Aug thru Dec

These will ship on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday but will be dated with a Monday ship date and you will receive tracking when they ship.

Minimum of 15 per order. Orders for these ducks needs to be on a separate online order so your order can be processed properly.

No pick-up orders.

Khaki Campbell Duck

Fall Khaki Campbell Duck – Sold as Baby Ducklings Only

Straight Run Only

Shipped Aug thru Dec

These will ship on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday but will be dated with a Monday ship date and you will receive tracking when they ship.

Minimum of 15 per order. Orders for these ducks needs to be on a separate online order so your order can be processed properly.

No pick-up orders.

Rouen Duck

Fall Rouen Ducks – Sold as Baby Ducklings Only

Straight Run Only

Shipped Late Sept thru Dec

These will ship on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday but will be dated with a Monday ship date and you will receive tracking when they ship.

Minimum of 15 per order. Orders for these ducks needs to be on a separate online order so your order can be processed properly.

No pick-up orders.

Duck Breeds List Comparison Chart

Comparison Chart of Duck Breeds – Click the name of the breed for more information, to see an image of that breed and for purchasing options. Breed Breed Color Link Weight Purpose/Type Egg Production Temperament APA TLC Ancona Duck 7-8 lbs Egg Laying; Exhibition Eggcellent Docile No Critical Status Buff Duck 5-6.5 lbs Egg and […]

Posted on August 6, 2021August 13, 2021 by Gail Damerow — Leave a comment

Why Chicks Peep Before Hatching

Chicks, ducklings, and babies of other barnyard birds are precocial, meaning they are able to feed themselves almost from the moment of hatch. Precociality is the reason why chicks peep before hatching. The word precocial comes from the Latin word praecox, meaning early to mature. A fancier word for precocial is nidifugous — from the […]