Duck

Note that many of the ducks that dive also dabble. Although the Wood Duck (not listed) dabbles and shares with the dabblers the ability to… Read More »Do Diving Ducks Dabble?

canvasback. The canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is a species of diving duck, the largest found in North America. Canvasback. Canvasback Temporal range: Family: Anatidae Genus: Aythya… Read More »What Is The Largest Diving Duck?

Diving ducks eat seeds and other parts of aquatic plants, fish, insects, mollusks, crustaceans and other invertebrates. They dive underwater to obtain much of their… Read More »What Do Ducks Eat When They Dive Underwater?

Diving ducks eat seeds and other parts of aquatic plants, fish, insects, mollusks, crustaceans and other invertebrates. They dive underwater to obtain much of their… Read More »What Are Ducks Doing When They Dive Underwater?

Although ducks are known for their fun-loving, water-worshipping ways, the reality is that it can sometimes get too hot for ducks. A common misconception is… Read More »Do Ducks Like Warm Water?

Wet feather is a condition that occurs when a duck’s feathers become water-logged, and lose their ability to repel water. Loss of waterproofing on their… Read More »Can Ducks Get Waterlogged?

Keeping your duck water from freezing is one of the biggest challenges to raising chickens in the winter. If you have electricity to your coop,… Read More »How Do You Heat Duck Water In The Winter?

One of the best methods is to use a large, black rubber tub set in the sunlight. While a metal chicken waterer seems like a… Read More »How Do You Keep Duck And Chicken Water From Freezing?

In addition to the ping pong balls, floating plastic bottles filled at least half way full of standard table salt will help prevent the water… Read More »How Do You Keep Duck Water From Freezing?

Their bodies are uniquely equipped to spend prolonged periods of time in colder water. If, however, you notice that your ducks are not venturing out… Read More »Can Ducks Go In Cold Water?