Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks

Ducks are the most underappreciated of all domesticated poultry and livestock species.

If you’re planning on adding ducks to your homestead, I highly recommend getting this book as it’s a great resource to have on hand. It includes all of the information you need to get from little ducklings to adults. It covers housing, feeding, and healthcare issues. It goes over the different breeds to help assist in making choices on what breed(s) best suit your needs and environment.

It covers the care from birth to death. If you’re raising for meat, it goes over the proper processing and handling methods and includes a few recipes. If you’re looking for alternative care methods, you won’t find them in this book as it deals with the traditional care and feeding of ducks. While a little dry in some areas and lacking enough pictures (I love loads of pictures in this type of book), it is a solid reference book.

Book Description:

A perfect choice for many farmers, ducks produce eggs and meat efficiently, thrive in inclement weather, help control insect and snail populations, and they’re also entertaining and beautiful. From selecting the breed that’s right for you to rearing, housing, and caring for your birds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks provides essential advice and practical know-how you need to keep a thriving flock.

The revised and updated second edition includes:

• Expanded coverage of 23 domestic North American breeds
• Preview of natural and artificial incubation
• Revised and expanded guide to duck colors
• Up-to-date information on disease prevention and treatment
• Guidelines for showing
• Tips on rare breed conservation

About the Author:

Dave Holderread, author of Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks, has raised ducks for nearly 50 years. He and his wife have established one of the largest genetic stocks of domestic waterfowl in the world on their farm in Oregon, and their ducks have won numerous championships at regional and national shows. Holderread teaches in vocational poultry programs throughout North America.

Book Details:

• Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks 2nd Edition: $19.95 MSRP
• Series: Storey’s Guide to Raising
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; Second edition (February 5, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603426922
• ISBN-13: 978-1603426923
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches