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Meet Tito, a Duck Who Dresses as Fictional Characters

Animals | News | Waterfowl |
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We talk with Tito's owner, Gustavo Esparza, about his Indian Runner duck who wows crowds at comic conventions with his cosplay.

How to Keep Ducks Cool In Summer

Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Therse Steps are Crucial to Getting Your Geese & Ducks Through Hot Weather

Eggs: What You Need to Know to Raise Ducks & Geese

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Urban Farming | Waterfowl |
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Duck and goose eggs are quite different than those of chickens. Here are the basics about the eggs, breeds, yields and laying habits.

Why Ducks Are Good for Your Garden

Animals | Waterfowl |
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Chickens can take a destructive toll on your garden, but ducks—they’ll pick the bugs and leave your vegetables alone.

10 Tools to Help You Live Off the Grid

Animals | Equipment | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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These products, including a generator, portable power supply and lantern, are aimed at those who want to live more independently and self-sufficiently.

How to Introduce New Birds to Your Flock

Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Waterfowl behave differently than chickens, but they still have their pecking orders that you need to respect. Here's how to introduce new birds.

Poultry Farming: How to Prepare Your Farm for Waterfowl

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Ducks and geese have slightly different requirements than chickens. Here's how to prepare for these waterfowl and when they can integrate with chickens.

Livestock Fencing: How to Plan and Invest for Your Farm

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Many fencing systems exist, and selection depends on animals, grazing management plans, long-term goals and budget. Learn which is right for you.

Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers

Animals | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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This round of contenders, led by a very funny farm, includes a camelid closeup, cold sheep, active pigs and a dog cozying up to a goat.

Poultry Goals for 2019: Add Ducks, Split 2 Flocks, Sell Goose Eggs

Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Winter is the time to look ahead and plan the coming year. We plan to add Runner Ducks, separate chickens and guineas, and (because we have 24 geese) start selling eggs.

5 Tips for Moving a Chicken or Duck Into Your Home

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Some poultry-keepers live alongside individual birds. If you want a house chicken or duck, follow these steps to move the bird from barnyard to household.

Flocking Behavior: How Domestic Poultry Act Like Wild Birds

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Backyard flocks might not fly with the seasons, yet their wild instincts play an important role in social bonds and creating a collaborative community.

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