8 Most Profitable Farming Animals | 2023 USA Smart Farmer’s Guide

8 Most Profitable Farming Animals | 2023 USA Smart Farmer’s Guide

Let’s brainstorm the eight most profitable farming animals for 2023! Because meat, eggs, honey, milk, fur, wool, and leather matter – and have enjoyed a historically high demand worldwide. That’s why raising livestock has been an effective revenue generation method…

How to Tell If a Duck Egg Is Fertile [3 Easy Ways!]

How to Tell If a Duck Egg Is Fertile [3 Easy Ways!]

How can you tell if your duck eggs are fertile? Consider the following advice from our Indian runner ducks! Let me explain. Our Indian runner ducks are laying once again! But, they have a somewhat haphazard approach to egg production….

Can You Have a Duck As a Pet [7 Pros and Cons]

Can You Have a Duck As a Pet [7 Pros and Cons]

Ducks are some of the most impressive birds, and I love their quirky personalities! But – can you have a duck as a pet? What about domestic ducks? We have a flock of 12 ducks, but I’m not sure I would…

It’s Been Ages… When Do Ducks Start Laying Eggs?

It’s Been Ages… When Do Ducks Start Laying Eggs?

I found a duck egg this morning after several months of watching our 12 Indian runner ducks scoffing down food without giving us anything in exchange. It made me wonder what makes them stop laying and, more importantly, why, on…

Raising Ducks – Pros and Cons of Backyard Ducks

Raising Ducks – Pros and Cons of Backyard Ducks

Let’s dive into the pros and cons of raising ducks in your backyard! Are backyard ducks right for you? Raising Ducks in Your Backyard Those of us living on homesteads, whether they’re in the country or urban areas, have many…