Thinking of Raising Ducks and Geese? Here’s What You Need to Know! 

In this episode of The Intentional Poultry Keeper, we dive into the wisdom of waterfowl care—from feeding and housing to breeding and health management. Whether you're a backyard keeper, amateur breeder, or experienced poultry enthusiast, this episode is packed with practical tips and fascinating tales about ducks, geese, and mixed flocks!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

·      The key differences between ducks, geese, and chickens

·      Best feed and nutrition practices for healthy waterfowl

·      How to keep duck bedding dry and coops clean

·      The truth about water sources—how much do ducks and geese really need?

·      Breeding behaviors and how to prevent common waterfowl health issues

Are Ducks or Geese Right for Your Flock? Let’s find out!

What’s your biggest challenge with raising ducks or geese? Drop us a comment!

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Timestamps

0:00 - Welcome to The Poultry Keepers Podcast
2:15 - Why waterfowl require different care than chickens
6:30 - The best feed and nutrition tips for ducks and geese
12:45 - Managing wet bedding and water access
18:00 - Understanding breeding behaviors in ducks and geese
23:30 - Common health issues and how to prevent them
30:00 - Final thoughts

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