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During the winter when there is not much in the way of fresh greens, grass and weeds, my ducks enjoying “foraging” through the hay with the horses and goats! #ducks #pekin# hay #duck #farm animals #farmer #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #farmher Pekin Duck, Hobby Farms, Fresh Green, Foraging, Ducks, Farm Animals, Farmer, Goats, Greens

During the winter when there is not much in the way of fresh greens, grass and weeds, my ducks enjoying “foraging” through the hay with the horses and goats! #ducks #pekin# hay #duck #farm animals #farmer #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #farmher

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Even on a cold, icy morning, this gal loves her daily bath! #geese #goose #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #farmer #farmanimals #winter Hen House, Swans, Go Outside, Farm Life, Icy, Goose

Even on a cold, icy morning, this gal loves her daily bath! #geese #goose #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #farmer #farmanimals #winter

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Sometimes you just gotta settle for a bucket bath! #duck #pekin #duckbath #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #farmer #farmanimals Cute Wild Animals, Cute Little Animals, Cute Funny Animals, Animals And Pets, Pet Ducks, Baby Ducks, Duck Coop, Raising Ducks, Funny Animals

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Animals And Pets

Sometimes you just gotta settle for a bucket bath! #duck #pekin #duckbath #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #farmer #farmanimals

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

I’m wondering if she wants me to change the water before she gets in! You can sure tell it’s molting season. www.theheartyhenhouse.com #duck #ducks #duckbath #bathtime #pekinduck #molting #hobbyfarm #farmanimals #hobbyfarming #hobbyfarmer #farm #farmher Raising

I’m wondering if she wants me to change the water before she gets in! You can sure tell it’s molting season. www.theheartyhenhouse.com #duck #ducks #duckbath #bathtime #pekinduck #molting #hobbyfarm #farmanimals #hobbyfarming #hobbyfarmer #farm #farmher

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

This pretty girl flew into our farm about 8 years ago and cared for a disabled goose that we had. This last spring her mate passed away and shortly after, she flew the coop. I was sad, but figured she had found another mate. A few days ago I went out to the pasture and there she was eating grass with the goats! I was so excited. I am going to find her a friend so that she might be more willing to stay home where I know she’s safe! #geese #goose #hobbyfarm #farmanimals #poultry I Am Sad, Passed Away, Pasture, Lawn Care, Coop

This pretty girl flew into our farm about 8 years ago and cared for a disabled goose that we had. This last spring her mate passed away and shortly after, she flew the coop. I was sad, but figured she had found another mate. A few days ago I went out to the pasture and there she was eating grass with the goats! I was so excited. I am going to find her a friend so that she might be more willing to stay home where I know she’s safe! #geese #goose #hobbyfarm #farmanimals #poultry

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Just listen to that delightful slurp as these guys chow down on some tasty watermelon. As part of my ducks’ diet I give them a canned, frozen or fresh fruit or vegetable every morning. Fruits and vegetables are healthy and ducks love them! #fruits #vegetables #ducktreats #duckdiet #healthyfoodforducks #healthytreatsforducks #duck #ducks #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #hobbyfarmer #farmanimals #farmher #farm Funny Animal Memes, Cute Animals, Raising Chickens

Funny Animal Memes

Raising Chickens

Just listen to that delightful slurp as these guys chow down on some tasty watermelon. As part of my ducks’ diet I give them a canned, frozen or fresh fruit or vegetable every morning. Fruits and vegetables are healthy and ducks love them! #fruits #vegetables #ducktreats #duckdiet #healthyfoodforducks #healthytreatsforducks #duck #ducks #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #hobbyfarmer #farmanimals #farmher #farm

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Angel wing and splayed legs are common ailments in Ducklings due to nutritional deficiencies. Niacin is an important supplement for these guys to ensure proper growth and health. #duck #ducklings #nutritionforducklings #poultry #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #farmers #niacin #water Duck Feed, Failure To Thrive, Ducklings, Plant Life, Creative

Failure To Thrive

Angel wing and splayed legs are common ailments in Ducklings due to nutritional deficiencies. Niacin is an important supplement for these guys to ensure proper growth and health. #duck #ducklings #nutritionforducklings #poultry #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #farmers #niacin #water

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Our African Geese have been a great addition to our little farm. They make great protectors, sounding the alarm if something (predators) comes onto the farm that doesn’t belong. They also discipline the roosters if they start to get a little rambunctious! Have you thought about geese in your flock? Rambunctious, Roosters, Flocking, Discipline, Alarm

Our African Geese have been a great addition to our little farm. They make great protectors, sounding the alarm if something (predators) comes onto the farm that doesn’t belong. They also discipline the roosters if they start to get a little rambunctious! Have you thought about geese in your flock?

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

What a sweetheart! I find raising ducks an enjoyable part of farm life. They have awesome personalities and don’t require a tremendous amount of care. Thinking about some ducks on your farm? Plastic Kids Pool, Pekin Ducklings, Funny Photos, Funniest Photos, Duck Eggs, Kid Pool

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What a sweetheart! I find raising ducks an enjoyable part of farm life. They have awesome personalities and don’t require a tremendous amount of care. Thinking about some ducks on your farm?

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Pekin ducks are not just another meat bird. They are good egg layers, averaging around 200 eggs per year. They are friendly ducks, make good pets, and great alarm systems, loudly notifying you of predators in the area. The females can be broody if left with a nest of eggs and are good mommas. They also have a fairly long life expectancy...9-12 years. If you are thinking about adding ducks to your flock, consider these guys. Oh...peas in their water is an absolute favorite! #duck #farmanimals Pet Chickens, Duck Nursery, Meat Birds, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, Plastic Sheds, Common Birds, Chicken Treats

Black Oil Sunflower Seeds

Pekin ducks are not just another meat bird. They are good egg layers, averaging around 200 eggs per year. They are friendly ducks, make good pets, and great alarm systems, loudly notifying you of predators in the area. The females can be broody if left with a nest of eggs and are good mommas. They also have a fairly long life expectancy...9-12 years. If you are thinking about adding ducks to your flock, consider these guys. Oh...peas in their water is an absolute favorite! #duck #farmanimals

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Some senses are more developed than others, but ducks do rely on each of the 5 senses in various aspects of everyday survival. I enjoy watching my ducks as they use these senses, and hopefully my understanding of how and why they use their senses will make me a better duck keeper. #ducks #ducklings #senses #sight #hearing #taste #smell #touch #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarmer #farm #farmer Backyard Ducks, Backyard Farming, Chickens Backyard, Raising Farm Animals, Dust Bath For Chickens, Farmer Duck

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Some senses are more developed than others, but ducks do rely on each of the 5 senses in various aspects of everyday survival. I enjoy watching my ducks as they use these senses, and hopefully my understanding of how and why they use their senses will make me a better duck keeper. #ducks #ducklings #senses #sight #hearing #taste #smell #touch #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarmer #farm #farmer

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Breakfast and a bath! Ducks bathe often, and it doesn’t necessarily have to include a water source they can swim in. A pan with enough water that they can dunk their heads will make them happy! Daily bathing is how ducks maintain healthy feathers. For more info on raising ducks: https://theheartyhenhouse.com/2018/12/11/ducks-great-entertainers/ #ducks #duck #entertainers #duckbath #bath #raisingducks #duckling #Feather #healthyfeathers #duckfeathers #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #farmanimals #farm Funny Animal Videos, Cute Ducklings

Funny Animal Videos

Breakfast and a bath! Ducks bathe often, and it doesn’t necessarily have to include a water source they can swim in. A pan with enough water that they can dunk their heads will make them happy! Daily bathing is how ducks maintain healthy feathers. For more info on raising ducks: https://theheartyhenhouse.com/2018/12/11/ducks-great-entertainers/ #ducks #duck #entertainers #duckbath #bath #raisingducks #duckling #Feather #healthyfeathers #duckfeathers #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #farmanimals #farm

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

I finally hopped on the feed fermentation bandwagon and I learned a few interesting things about grains, seeds and legumes and the whole fermentation process. Check out my post to learn why I think fermenting feed might just be a really good thing. What have been your experiences with fermenting animal feed? #feed #animalfeed #fermentation #chickens #ducks #goats #rabbits #animalhealth #animalnutrition #farmanimals #grains #seeds #legumes #farmers #health Rabbit Feeding, Feeding Goats, Raising Goats, Muscovy Duck, Chicken Eating, Urban Chickens, Spoilage, Animal Nutrition

Animal Nutrition

I finally hopped on the feed fermentation bandwagon and I learned a few interesting things about grains, seeds and legumes and the whole fermentation process. Check out my post to learn why I think fermenting feed might just be a really good thing. What have been your experiences with fermenting animal feed? #feed #animalfeed #fermentation #chickens #ducks #goats #rabbits #animalhealth #animalnutrition #farmanimals #grains #seeds #legumes #farmers #health

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

This little gal is quite the ham...or maybe just very curious. Notice the light spot on the tip of her bill? This is called the Nail. It is slightly thicker than the rest of the bill and helps ducks root through mud and grass in search of food. In some duck species it might even be a different color. #duck #ducks #duckbill #duckanatomy #petducks #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #hobbyfarmer #farm #farmer #waterfowl Ankor, Duck Species, One Duck, Duck Bill, Chicken Feed, Variety Of Fruits

Variety Of Fruits

This little gal is quite the ham...or maybe just very curious. Notice the light spot on the tip of her bill? This is called the Nail. It is slightly thicker than the rest of the bill and helps ducks root through mud and grass in search of food. In some duck species it might even be a different color. #duck #ducks #duckbill #duckanatomy #petducks #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarming #hobbyfarmer #farm #farmer #waterfowl

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Male ducks, or drakes, generally have more colorful feathers than the females, or hens. Ducks were first domesticated as pets and farm animals 500 years ago, will live in captivity 8+ years, and generally don’t fly. There are ducks on every continent except Antarctica. …and if you didn’t know, drakes, or male ducks have a curly feather at the base of their tail. This is known as the nuptial plumage or sex feather. #ducks #duck #drake #hen #feathers #plumage #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #farm Male Duck, Colorful Feathers, Antarctica, Hen

Colorful Feathers

Male ducks, or drakes, generally have more colorful feathers than the females, or hens. Ducks were first domesticated as pets and farm animals 500 years ago, will live in captivity 8+ years, and generally don’t fly. There are ducks on every continent except Antarctica. …and if you didn’t know, drakes, or male ducks have a curly feather at the base of their tail. This is known as the nuptial plumage or sex feather. #ducks #duck #drake #hen #feathers #plumage #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #farm

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

If stale bread and popcorn are no longer considered good treats for ducks, what are? #duck #ducklings #treats #animals #farmanimals #farm #farmers #hobbyfarm #chicken #chickens #eggs #peas #herbs #weeds #grass Ducklings Raising, Duck And Ducklings, Summer Chicken Care

Ducklings Raising

Duck And Ducklings

Summer Chicken Care

If stale bread and popcorn are no longer considered good treats for ducks, what are? #duck #ducklings #treats #animals #farmanimals #farm #farmers #hobbyfarm #chicken #chickens #eggs #peas #herbs #weeds #grass

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

There are a couple of really important things that are good to know if you plan to take the plunge and try your hand at raising ducks. One has to do with water and the other has to do with Niacin. #duck #ducklings #ducks #waterfowl #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #farmers #water #cuteanimals #cute #feather Big Drinks, Quack Quack

There are a couple of really important things that are good to know if you plan to take the plunge and try your hand at raising ducks. One has to do with water and the other has to do with Niacin. #duck #ducklings #ducks #waterfowl #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #farmers #water #cuteanimals #cute #feather

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Are you thinking about adding some ducks to your flock or hobby farm? There are a couple of really important things that are good to know if you plan to take the plunge and try your hand at raising ducks. One has to do with water and the other has to do with Niacin. #ducks #Ducklings #duck #healthyducks #duckcare #feedingducks #niacinforducks #waterforducklings #waterforducks #niacin #farmer #hobbyfarming #hobbyfarmer Geese Breeds, Duck Farming, What The Duck, Pet Bird

Are you thinking about adding some ducks to your flock or hobby farm? There are a couple of really important things that are good to know if you plan to take the plunge and try your hand at raising ducks. One has to do with water and the other has to do with Niacin. #ducks #Ducklings #duck #healthyducks #duckcare #feedingducks #niacinforducks #waterforducklings #waterforducks #niacin #farmer #hobbyfarming #hobbyfarmer

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Ducklings require a lot of water, not only to play in, but to help with swallowing food and digestion. They also require a diet higher in niacin than a chicken requires. Raising ducks is a little different than raising chicks, a little more labor intensive, but who can resist such a cute face! #ducks #ducklings #raisingducks #caringforducks #whattofeedducklings #beddingforducklings #waterforducklings #hobbyfarm #farmanimals #farmlife #duckfarmer #hobbyfarming #caringforducklings #duckling Swallow Food, Brooder, Free Range Chickens

Free Range Chickens

Ducklings require a lot of water, not only to play in, but to help with swallowing food and digestion. They also require a diet higher in niacin than a chicken requires. Raising ducks is a little different than raising chicks, a little more labor intensive, but who can resist such a cute face! #ducks #ducklings #raisingducks #caringforducks #whattofeedducklings #beddingforducklings #waterforducklings #hobbyfarm #farmanimals #farmlife #duckfarmer #hobbyfarming #caringforducklings #duckling

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Ducks do seem to enjoy warming up in the sun on a cool winter day. We haven’t had too much of that lately, so this one is taking advantage of the opportunity. I really enjoy having ducks. They are animated, fun to watch and talk up a storm! Thinking of adding ducks to your flock? Check out my post on keeping ducks: #ducks #duck #ducksofinstagram #petduck #ducksaspets #backyardducks #farm #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarmlife #hobbyfarming #raisingducks Chicken Runs, Keeping Ducks

Ducks do seem to enjoy warming up in the sun on a cool winter day. We haven’t had too much of that lately, so this one is taking advantage of the opportunity. I really enjoy having ducks. They are animated, fun to watch and talk up a storm! Thinking of adding ducks to your flock? Check out my post on keeping ducks: #ducks #duck #ducksofinstagram #petduck #ducksaspets #backyardducks #farm #farmanimals #hobbyfarm #hobbyfarmlife #hobbyfarming #raisingducks

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Did you know that chickens drink only a little bit of water at a time, a horse can consume up to 10 gallons of water per day, goats are finicky water drinkers and dogs require about 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight? How much water does your farm animal need to be healthy? #goats #chickens #hens #Roosters #Rabbits #bunnies #horses #dogs #water #howmuchwater #drinkingwater #waterforhealth #ducks #geese #howlongcanananimallivewithoutwater #farmanimals #animalhealth Raising Rabbits, Water For Health, Water Trough, Horse Owner, Pet Health

Raising Rabbits

Water For Health

Did you know that chickens drink only a little bit of water at a time, a horse can consume up to 10 gallons of water per day, goats are finicky water drinkers and dogs require about 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight? How much water does your farm animal need to be healthy? #goats #chickens #hens #Roosters #Rabbits #bunnies #horses #dogs #water #howmuchwater #drinkingwater #waterforhealth #ducks #geese #howlongcanananimallivewithoutwater #farmanimals #animalhealth

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Having a self-feeder on hand for my chickens has been a definite benefit. If I need to leave town for a few days, I can put out their feeder and know that they will not starve, and it makes it easier on their substitute caregiver. They can also be used for other birds and small animals, like rabbits. #chicken #chickens #farming #hobbyfarming #chickenfarmer #self-feeder #feedingchickens #farmer #chickencare #rabbits #farmanimals #geese #ducks #feedinggeese #feedingrabbits #diyfeederforchickens Chicken Feeder, Chicken Coop, Small Animals, Cluck, Dumpling, Pet Stuff

Having a self-feeder on hand for my chickens has been a definite benefit. If I need to leave town for a few days, I can put out their feeder and know that they will not starve, and it makes it easier on their substitute caregiver. They can also be used for other birds and small animals, like rabbits. #chicken #chickens #farming #hobbyfarming #chickenfarmer #self-feeder #feedingchickens #farmer #chickencare #rabbits #farmanimals #geese #ducks #feedinggeese #feedingrabbits #diyfeederforchickens

The Hearty Hen House

The Hearty Hen House

Raising Geese and Ducks

Pilgrim Geese: A Breed Overview from Backyard Poultry Backyard Poultry, Poultry Farm, Poultry Business, Heritage Chickens, Portable Chicken Coop

Backyard Poultry

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Pilgrim Geese: A Breed Overview from Backyard Poultry

Ducks! Great Entertainers! – ducks are very easy to raise, they are animated, and lots of fun to watch! #ducks #raisingducks #backyardducks Water Tub

Ducks! Great Entertainers! – ducks are very easy to raise, they are animated, and lots of fun to watch! #ducks #raisingducks #backyardducks

Lunch on a Budget! - Feeding your farm animals doesn’t have to be expensive. You just need to be resourceful and creative. #geese #feedinggeese #farmanimals #foodforgeese Lunch On A Budget, Pet Supply Stores, Livestock, Expensive

Lunch On A Budget

Pet Supply Stores

Lunch on a Budget! - Feeding your farm animals doesn’t have to be expensive. You just need to be resourceful and creative. #geese #feedinggeese #farmanimals #foodforgeese