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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by HoboTurducken@mander.xyz to c/farming
 

My flock of 11 ducks. Six are mature and usually give me six eggs a day. The other five are a few months old and not laying yet. Their eggs are sold at a farmers market. Ducks are fun to keep and IMHO better than chickens due to the ease of keeping and consistant laying.

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[โ€“] v2vhD7HK 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can't ducks fly though? How do you keep a bird that flies?

[โ€“] HoboTurducken@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

Great question! They are domesticated breeds, and can't fly like their wild cousins. At best they will go a few feet in the air for a short flight. However, certain individuals in my flock will get their wings clipped this fall to reduce their adventures over the fence.