by Meghan H | Feb 21, 2022 | Ducks, Incubating & Hatching
Duck Egg Hatching Guide Hatching your own duck eggs instead of buying ducklings can be an extremely exciting and rewarding experience. Hatching ducklings using an incubator is a bit more challenging than hatching chicken eggs. Therefore, I would recommend having some... 
by Meghan H | Jan 24, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Ducks
Breed Spotlight: Welsh Harlequin Duck The Welsh Harlequin duck is quite popular among duck owners for its excellent laying ability, good mothering instincts, and calmer personality. If you are interested in having ducks, maybe you’ll consider owning the beautiful... 
by Meghan H | Mar 29, 2021 | Ducks, Poultry Health & Wellness
Common Waterfowl Illnesses and Treatment Having waterfowl and collecting their eggs is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had since I started on this little adventure. Keeping ducks healthy requires taking steps to prevent disease outbreaks from occurring.... 
by Meghan H | Jul 15, 2019 | Ducks, Poultry, Waterfowl Breed
What Duck Breed Is Best For You? Hi, I am Manda, and I am a part of the Meyer Hatchery Remote Customer Service team. One question I am asked frequently is, “What breed of duck would work best for me?” It is a very good question! Today I want to take you through some... 
by Meghan H | Sep 21, 2017 | Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Guineas, Homestead, Turkeys
Options for Processing Your Meat Birds Many homesteaders and small farm owners like to raise their own meat chickens, meat ducks, turkeys and other types of meat poultry in order to provide wholesome, fresh food for their own use. Let’s discuss the options that... 
by Meghan H | Aug 4, 2017 | Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys
Heritage Breeds and the Livestock Conservancy: What are They and Why Does it Matter? The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in preserving the historical genetic diversity of animals traditionally associated with pre-industrial agriculture. Now, more than...