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Raising Healthy Geese for the Homestead

BYC Project Manager
4 min read
4.33 star(s) 6 ratings
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This is a good overview of some basic things to remember when taking care of geese.

Reasons for raising geese

BYC Project Manager
3 min read
4.50 star(s) 6 ratings
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A good article listing some of the benefits to owning and raising geese.

Your Guide to Domestic Goose Breeds

BYC Project Manager
5 min read
4.50 star(s) 6 ratings
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An excellent, well-written written article that goes into just enough detail about different breeds of geese. The extra little facts about each breed, such as flight ability and temperament, were very helpful.

Things To Know Before Raising Geese

BYC Project Manager
3 min read
4.71 star(s) 7 ratings
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This is a good article that details some (though not all) of the important things to be aware of when considering getting geese.

The Myth of the 'Guard' Goose and Why You Should Not Get One

Pyxis
6 min read
4.92 star(s) 12 ratings
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19,936
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An excellent, well-written article that details exactly why one goose should not be used as a guard animal and the risks of doing so. The links for further reading are useful. This information is extremely important to be aware of.

Feeding Geese

Iain Utah
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3 min read
4.89 star(s) 18 ratings
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A short and very well-written article that discusses the feeding of geese in detail, including the reasons for feeding (or not feeding) certain foods.

Raising and Caring for Goslings

sumi
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7 min read
4.81 star(s) 26 ratings
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An excellent article providing the basics of gosling care in an easy to understand way. The addition of links for further reading is very helpful.
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Incubating And Hatching Muscovy Eggs

yinepu
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13 min read
4.77 star(s) 13 ratings
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177,976
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This is an excellent, extremely detailed article. I know so much more about how to incubate and hatch Muscovy eggs now (even though I am not currently planning on doing so). The diagram of the air cell sizes is extremely useful!

2019 Spring Ducklings

WannaBeHillBilly
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6 min read
4.58 star(s) 12 ratings
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10,273
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An excellent article that describes in detail each step of starting with ducklings. The pictures were useful for showing what was being discussed in the article.

Duckling Care & Brooder Ideas

Sally Sunshine
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8 min read
5.00 star(s) 12 ratings
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This is an excellent, well-written article that covers the basics of what to do when raising ducks, as well as some things to be aware of when raising them. The extra links at the end offer more information on many of the subjects discussed in the article.

Tips & Tricks for Raising Ducks ~ the Complete Essential Guide:

Corbdee
16 min read
4.67 star(s) 18 ratings
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8,615
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A well-written article that gives a good, thorough overview of the basics of duck care without being too overwhelming. The pictures are very useful to demonstrate what is being discussed in the article.

I keep asking myself. How did this happen? The cost of ducks.

RichL
5 min read
5.00 star(s) 8 ratings
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Wonderful article that demonstrates exactly how easy it is to spend more than planned when starting out (or just in general, really). Great storytelling, too! Thanks for sharing!

Why You Shouldn’t Dump Ducks

Duck mommy 2019
3 min read
4.87 star(s) 15 ratings
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An important article for anyone to read when they are considering getting ducklings. It describes in detail why domestic ducks should not be released into the wild.

Breeding For Sex-Linked Ducklings

Pyxis
6 min read
4.93 star(s) 15 ratings
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19,639
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An excellent reference article that is detail, but not too difficult for me (as a complete beginner to duck genetics) to understand.

Treating bumble foot in ducks:

happy duck
3 min read
4.94 star(s) 18 ratings
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An excellent overview of how to treat bumblefoot in ducks. The pictures illustrating each step of the process and the items used in treatment are really helpful.
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Feeding Ducklings Medicated Feed - The Myths and the Truth

Pyxis
5 min read
4.95 star(s) 19 ratings
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20,969
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This is a good reference article that discusses the myths and how they came about, as well as the truth about them.

INTRODUCTION TO KEEPING DUCKS

jtn42248
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6 min read
4.79 star(s) 28 ratings
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An informative, easy to understand article that discusses the very basics of getting ducks and how to care for them as ducklings.

(Almost) Self Cleaning Duck Waterer

WannaBeHillBilly
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6 min read
5.00 star(s) 20 ratings
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An excellent article with clear instructions and plenty of pictures that help with completing this project. Discussing what didn't work as well as what did is very helpful.

Keeping Muscovy Ducks

Catie79
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11 min read
4.84 star(s) 31 ratings
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110,338
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An informative, detailed article that covers much of the information I wanted to know about muscovies. Thanks for sharing!

Ducks in the Garden

farmincity
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4 min read
4.97 star(s) 39 ratings
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An excellent article that details how this wonderful space was made. The pictures really help to demonstrate different aspects of the space.
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