Duck

Ducks and geese fly close to the water to remain in ground effect, an aerodynamic condition that occurs while flying less than one wingspan above… Read More »Why Do Ducks Fly Close To The Water?

Ducks are omnivorous foragers. They forage for whatever food they can find in their typically food-abundant aquatic habitats. Ducks will readily consume most types of… Read More »Where Does A Duck Find Food For Itself?

As small lakes, marshes, sloughs and backwaters freeze, these creeks and small rivers start to fill up with ducks. The best streams are those that… Read More »Where Do Ducks Go When It Freezes?

One nice thing about goldfish is they are rather hardy and very tolerant of water with a lot of waste in it. They can eat… Read More »Can You Put Goldfish In A Duck Pond?

Please read my disclaimer for additional details. One very necessary component in raising ducks is the duck pond. Ducks, however, poop a lot and will… Read More »Will Ducks Make My Pond Dirty?

Ducks must have access to water at all times, both for drinking purposes and to swim in. A large duck pond can actually be easier… Read More »Do Ducks Need Water To Swim In In The Winter?

1. Ducks are well adapted for water, land, and air activities. These gifted swimmers have waterproof feathers, which have a waxy coating that protects an… Read More »Can Ducks Live On Land?

Ducks are extremely cold-hardy due to a nice thick layer of body fat and soft down under their waterproof feathers. They actually need very little… Read More »Are Ducks Ok In The Snow?

Ducks do not smell or have odor like chickens. Ducks are not subject to parasites, fleas or ticks. Do ducks get rid of ticks? Runner… Read More »Do Ducks Carry Ticks?

Ducks love freshwater but they dirty it up pretty quickly. By changing the water daily you make sure that there is nothing nasty lurking in… Read More »How Often Do Ducks Need Clean Water?