About this episode
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! Know a fellow poultry keeper who needs this info? Share this episode with them! 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 Hashtags: #WaterfowlWisdom #RaisingDucks #BackyardWaterfowl #PoultryKeepers #DucksAndGeese #WaterfowlBreeding #HomesteadPoultry #HealthyWaterfowl You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.com Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837 Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973 Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured