Ducks are one of the great staples of farm life and domestic pets, and that’s especially true of certain breeds. It’s a huge mistake to think that all duck breeds are the same because the temperaments behind these different breeds are quite varied. “The Threatened Swan” is a favorite painting at the Rijksmuseum, but bad-tempered … Read more
It’s fair to say that there are few things that bring us all together quite like a need for and love of a good night’s sleep. No matter who you are or whatever else you might believe, we all need to drift off to Dreamland sometime – and that includes the ducks you might want … Read more
From falcons and eagles to doves and, yes, turkeys (at least according to Benjamin Franklin in 1776), we like to imagine birds as symbols of freedom. The most obvious reason for this is that we are stuck trudging and tramping across the ground while with a flap of their wings birds can go skyward. Eagles … Read more
If you’ve decided to keep a duck as a pet, you already know that there are plenty of things you have to prepare that might prove to be just a bit difficult. After all, it’s all fun and games with an adorable feathery ball of fluff until the duck starts quacking up a storm or … Read more
Ducks are absolutely adorable and dogs are Man’s Best Friend, so it seems only natural that pet-loving people would eventually want to bring the two together. But is that such a great idea? After all, while you may have images of adorable ducky and doggy friends playing together, dogs are carnivores, after all, and might … Read more
One of the big questions anyone has to ask themselves before they get a pet is if they can stand the sound, ducks included. Sure, you may think that you’re ready to feed and shelter a pet and do all the other things that come with raising a duck – but are you ready to … Read more
One of the most exciting aspects of pet ownership is being able to choose the right breed for you. There’s something exciting about being able to choose between the enormous difference between golden retrievers, Labradors, shih-tzus, and Scottish terriers, and Great Danes, and a ton of other types of dogs, or tabbies, Siamese, Persians, Abyssinians, … Read more
One of the great things about owning a duck is watching them eat. There’s just absolutely no way it isn’t adorable or hilarious or both every time! Feeding ducks can be surprisingly soothing, and feeding ducklings can be a great activity for young kids to get them interested in animals and nature. Of course, that … Read more
Is there anything more adorable than a pet duckling? Who wouldn’t want to own a little ball of feathered fluff? Even when ducks grow out of their adorable duckling phase, they can be surprisingly characterful, with each possessing a distinct personality. What better way to commemorate those personalities than with a great duck pet name? … Read more
Maybe you’re drawn to the majesty of a flock of ducks flying together in a perfect V formation. Maybe it’s the utter cuteness factor of baby ducks that makes them irresistible for you. Maybe you just think they’d make great pets. Whatever the case, you’re looking to adopt some ducks of your own, which prompts … Read more
There is no denying that ducks can be an adorable pet to have – but that begs the question of how and where to house them. Even if you love nature, you can’t just stick a few ducks and ducklings in your yard and let them roam free, lest they fly away or, worse, are … Read more
From Daffy to Donald to Anaheim’s hockey team, ducks fly high in the popular imagination. Between their everyday status and the fact they’re both common and cute, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that domestic ducks are a popular choice for pets and farm animals as well. The right duck can be a great pet … Read more
