Ducks are one of the most rewarding homestead animals!
They give you fresh eggs, tender meat & endless entertainment 🪶
Here’s my personal experience + tips to raise healthy ducks 👇
🧵 #Homesteading #BackyardFlock
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They give you fresh eggs, tender meat & endless entertainment 🪶
Here’s my personal experience + tips to raise healthy ducks 👇
🧵 #Homesteading #BackyardFlock
homesteadingplace.com/raising-duck...
An Ultimate Guide to Raising Ducks for Eggs and Meat
Planning on raising ducks for eggs and meat? Learn everything from selecting the right breeds to feeding, housing, and daily care.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Ducks are one of the most rewarding homestead animals!
They give you fresh eggs, tender meat & endless entertainment 🪶
Here’s my personal experience + tips to raise healthy ducks 👇
🧵 #Homesteading #BackyardFlock
homesteadingplace.com/raising-duck...
They give you fresh eggs, tender meat & endless entertainment 🪶
Here’s my personal experience + tips to raise healthy ducks 👇
🧵 #Homesteading #BackyardFlock
homesteadingplace.com/raising-duck...
September 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Do you have a hobby poultry flock? CDC has an anonymous survey to learn more about backyard flock owners and their knowledge of avian influenza (H5 bird flu). If you have chickens, ducks, geese or other poultry at home, please take the survey.
📲 redcap.link/backyardflock
📲 redcap.link/backyardflock
September 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Do you have a hobby poultry flock? CDC has an anonymous survey to learn more about backyard flock owners and their knowledge of avian influenza (H5 bird flu). If you have chickens, ducks, geese or other poultry at home, please take the survey.
📲 redcap.link/backyardflock
📲 redcap.link/backyardflock
The flock move waited this weekend while the county fair stole the spotlight. Junk food, croffles, circus pigs, proud 4H kids, and even a farm spider sighting wrapped it all up.
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#FarmLife #CountyFair #BackyardFlock #CountryLiving #SpiderSpotting
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#FarmLife #CountyFair #BackyardFlock #CountryLiving #SpiderSpotting
Flock Move Postponed, County Fair Won Instead
YouTube video by Racing for Home Farm
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August 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The flock move waited this weekend while the county fair stole the spotlight. Junk food, croffles, circus pigs, proud 4H kids, and even a farm spider sighting wrapped it all up.
youtu.be/x5wzJiu74NY
#FarmLife #CountyFair #BackyardFlock #CountryLiving #SpiderSpotting
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#FarmLife #CountyFair #BackyardFlock #CountryLiving #SpiderSpotting
Bird move weekend drama! Ducks, geese, and turkeys are ready for the big flock, but county fair chaos might delay the plan.
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#FarmLife #Poultry #Turkeys #Ducks #Geese #HomesteadLife #FarmUpdate #BackyardFlock #CountryLiving #FlockFirst
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#FarmLife #Poultry #Turkeys #Ducks #Geese #HomesteadLife #FarmUpdate #BackyardFlock #CountryLiving #FlockFirst
County Fair or Flock First? Bird Move Weekend Drama
YouTube video by Racing for Home Farm
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August 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Bird move weekend drama! Ducks, geese, and turkeys are ready for the big flock, but county fair chaos might delay the plan.
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#FarmLife #Poultry #Turkeys #Ducks #Geese #HomesteadLife #FarmUpdate #BackyardFlock #CountryLiving #FlockFirst
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#FarmLife #Poultry #Turkeys #Ducks #Geese #HomesteadLife #FarmUpdate #BackyardFlock #CountryLiving #FlockFirst
August 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
To learn more about the spread of avian influenza (H5 bird flu), the CDC wants to learn more about backyard bird owners and their flocks. CDC will use the survey results to improve H5 bird flu prevention activities.
Survey closes in early September – don’t wait! redcap.link/backyardflock
Survey closes in early September – don’t wait! redcap.link/backyardflock
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August 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
To learn more about the spread of avian influenza (H5 bird flu), the CDC wants to learn more about backyard bird owners and their flocks. CDC will use the survey results to improve H5 bird flu prevention activities.
Survey closes in early September – don’t wait! redcap.link/backyardflock
Survey closes in early September – don’t wait! redcap.link/backyardflock
The grow-out pen is buzzing with life. The duck is grown, the gosling is grown, turkeys are finding their voices, and the chicks are ready for the world. Even the guinea is fitting right in with the group. Farm life at its finest!
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#FarmLife #BackyardFlock
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#FarmLife #BackyardFlock
Duck Quacks, Turkeys Talk, and Chicks Take Over!
YouTube video by Racing for Home Farm
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August 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The grow-out pen is buzzing with life. The duck is grown, the gosling is grown, turkeys are finding their voices, and the chicks are ready for the world. Even the guinea is fitting right in with the group. Farm life at its finest!
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#FarmLife #BackyardFlock
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#FarmLife #BackyardFlock
Hello fellow #ChickenTenders! #CDC is collaborating with University of Tennessee to understand owner's knowledge about H5N1 and #biosecurity. The goal is to help keep our flocks (and us!) safe. utpoultry.tennessee.edu/help-cdc-und...
Here is the direct link to the survey. redcap.link/backyardflock
Here is the direct link to the survey. redcap.link/backyardflock
Help CDC Understand Backyard Flock Owners and Their Flocks | UT Poultry
Tom TablerProfessor and Extension Poultry Specialist Cases of avian influenza have slowed considerably with the onset of hot weather and the fact that we ar ...
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August 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hello fellow #ChickenTenders! #CDC is collaborating with University of Tennessee to understand owner's knowledge about H5N1 and #biosecurity. The goal is to help keep our flocks (and us!) safe. utpoultry.tennessee.edu/help-cdc-und...
Here is the direct link to the survey. redcap.link/backyardflock
Here is the direct link to the survey. redcap.link/backyardflock
¿Está criando aves de corral domésticas? ¡Entonces esta encuesta es para usted! Los CDC están interesados en saber más sobre los dueños de aves de corral domésticas y sus aves. redcap.link/backyardflock
August 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
¿Está criando aves de corral domésticas? ¡Entonces esta encuesta es para usted! Los CDC están interesados en saber más sobre los dueños de aves de corral domésticas y sus aves. redcap.link/backyardflock
The CDC is trying to reach backyard flock owners in the U.S. to better understand H5N1 in non-commercial/backyard flocks and provide resources for this community. Survey in English and Spanish. More info in the alt-text. Survey link: redcap.link/backyardflock
August 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The CDC is trying to reach backyard flock owners in the U.S. to better understand H5N1 in non-commercial/backyard flocks and provide resources for this community. Survey in English and Spanish. More info in the alt-text. Survey link: redcap.link/backyardflock
Updated baby pics! We're entering the ugly stage as they start to get their adult feathers.
#chickens #backyardchickens #backyardflock #chicks #polishcrested
#chickens #backyardchickens #backyardflock #chicks #polishcrested
August 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Updated baby pics! We're entering the ugly stage as they start to get their adult feathers.
#chickens #backyardchickens #backyardflock #chicks #polishcrested
#chickens #backyardchickens #backyardflock #chicks #polishcrested
- Attitudes towards reporting sick or dead birds and protective measures like #vaccination of their flock.
- Practices they use to protect their flock and themselves from H5 #birdflu.
redcap.link/backyardflock
#CDC will use the anonymous survey results to improve #H5N1 prevention activities.
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- Practices they use to protect their flock and themselves from H5 #birdflu.
redcap.link/backyardflock
#CDC will use the anonymous survey results to improve #H5N1 prevention activities.
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August 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
- Attitudes towards reporting sick or dead birds and protective measures like #vaccination of their flock.
- Practices they use to protect their flock and themselves from H5 #birdflu.
redcap.link/backyardflock
#CDC will use the anonymous survey results to improve #H5N1 prevention activities.
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- Practices they use to protect their flock and themselves from H5 #birdflu.
redcap.link/backyardflock
#CDC will use the anonymous survey results to improve #H5N1 prevention activities.
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Are you or people you know raising backyard flocks? This anonymous survey about #H5N1 #birdflu is for them! #CDC is interested in learning more about #backyard #flock owners and their flocks. The survey is at redcap.link/backyardflock and asks about characteristics/knowledge/attitudes
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August 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
- Attitudes towards reporting sick or dead birds and protective measures like #vaccination of their flock.
- Practices they use to protect their flock and themselves from H5 #birdflu.
redcap.link/backyardflock
#CDC will use the anonymous survey results to improve #H5N1 prevention activities.
- Practices they use to protect their flock and themselves from H5 #birdflu.
redcap.link/backyardflock
#CDC will use the anonymous survey results to improve #H5N1 prevention activities.
August 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
- Attitudes towards reporting sick or dead birds and protective measures like #vaccination of their flock.
- Practices they use to protect their flock and themselves from H5 #birdflu.
redcap.link/backyardflock
#CDC will use the anonymous survey results to improve #H5N1 prevention activities.
- Practices they use to protect their flock and themselves from H5 #birdflu.
redcap.link/backyardflock
#CDC will use the anonymous survey results to improve #H5N1 prevention activities.
Graduation day for our lone duckling! He’s officially joined the Big Pen and is meeting the flock for the first time. A little curiosity, a little peeping, and one brave new kid figuring it all out.
youtu.be/yft_diUOCok
#FarmLife #Duckling #BackyardFlock #Gosling
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#FarmLife #Duckling #BackyardFlock #Gosling
Graduation Day for Our Little Duckling!
YouTube video by Racing for Home Farm
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July 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Graduation day for our lone duckling! He’s officially joined the Big Pen and is meeting the flock for the first time. A little curiosity, a little peeping, and one brave new kid figuring it all out.
youtu.be/yft_diUOCok
#FarmLife #Duckling #BackyardFlock #Gosling
youtu.be/yft_diUOCok
#FarmLife #Duckling #BackyardFlock #Gosling
#chickens #backyardflock #hen #angryraptor
Love it when this girl is laying, she makes the best noises.
Love it when this girl is laying, she makes the best noises.
July 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
#chickens #backyardflock #hen #angryraptor
Love it when this girl is laying, she makes the best noises.
Love it when this girl is laying, she makes the best noises.
Graduation day! Guinea fowl are now free ranging, and the chicks and turkey poults moved into the outdoor grow out pen. I filmed this right after the move and talk about why today was the day and how I’ll help everyone adjust.
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#GuineaFowl #FreeRangeBirds #BackyardFlock
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#GuineaFowl #FreeRangeBirds #BackyardFlock
Graduation Day on the Farm!
YouTube video by Racing for Home Farm
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July 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Graduation day! Guinea fowl are now free ranging, and the chicks and turkey poults moved into the outdoor grow out pen. I filmed this right after the move and talk about why today was the day and how I’ll help everyone adjust.
youtu.be/MScmMnI8irU
#GuineaFowl #FreeRangeBirds #BackyardFlock
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#GuineaFowl #FreeRangeBirds #BackyardFlock
A hidden duck nest, a surprise egg, and a reminder of why I collect often. The crows are back to stealing eggs and smashing them open on the driveway. 😡
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#RacingForHomeFarm #DuckNest #EggThieves #CrowProblems #FarmLife #PondWalk #BackyardFlock #FreshEggs #HomesteadLife
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#RacingForHomeFarm #DuckNest #EggThieves #CrowProblems #FarmLife #PondWalk #BackyardFlock #FreshEggs #HomesteadLife
The Secret Nest and the Egg Thieves
YouTube video by Racing for Home Farm
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July 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A hidden duck nest, a surprise egg, and a reminder of why I collect often. The crows are back to stealing eggs and smashing them open on the driveway. 😡
youtu.be/ubfdAi43-NA
#RacingForHomeFarm #DuckNest #EggThieves #CrowProblems #FarmLife #PondWalk #BackyardFlock #FreshEggs #HomesteadLife
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#RacingForHomeFarm #DuckNest #EggThieves #CrowProblems #FarmLife #PondWalk #BackyardFlock #FreshEggs #HomesteadLife
Left the flock alone for a single day.
Now there's a council of hens, a flag, and a chalkboard labeled "PECKING ORDER."
They're forming committees.
Send snacks. And maybe a peace treaty. 🐔💼
#HomesteadLife #ChickenRebellion #BackyardFlock #FarmChaos #FarmerfiedCityGirl
Now there's a council of hens, a flag, and a chalkboard labeled "PECKING ORDER."
They're forming committees.
Send snacks. And maybe a peace treaty. 🐔💼
#HomesteadLife #ChickenRebellion #BackyardFlock #FarmChaos #FarmerfiedCityGirl
July 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Left the flock alone for a single day.
Now there's a council of hens, a flag, and a chalkboard labeled "PECKING ORDER."
They're forming committees.
Send snacks. And maybe a peace treaty. 🐔💼
#HomesteadLife #ChickenRebellion #BackyardFlock #FarmChaos #FarmerfiedCityGirl
Now there's a council of hens, a flag, and a chalkboard labeled "PECKING ORDER."
They're forming committees.
Send snacks. And maybe a peace treaty. 🐔💼
#HomesteadLife #ChickenRebellion #BackyardFlock #FarmChaos #FarmerfiedCityGirl
The baby birds are growing up fast. Chicks and poults are almost ready for the outdoor pen, the guinea fowl will start free ranging, and the gosling is feathering in. Big changes coming for the flock!
youtu.be/jjUc1n1Qi54
#BabyBirds #Chicks #TurkeyPoults #GuineaFowl #Gosling #BackyardFlock
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#BabyBirds #Chicks #TurkeyPoults #GuineaFowl #Gosling #BackyardFlock
Big Changes Ahead for the Baby Birds
YouTube video by Racing for Home Farm
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June 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The baby birds are growing up fast. Chicks and poults are almost ready for the outdoor pen, the guinea fowl will start free ranging, and the gosling is feathering in. Big changes coming for the flock!
youtu.be/jjUc1n1Qi54
#BabyBirds #Chicks #TurkeyPoults #GuineaFowl #Gosling #BackyardFlock
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#BabyBirds #Chicks #TurkeyPoults #GuineaFowl #Gosling #BackyardFlock
A quiet morning, a simple task: open the door. The birds take it from there. Ducks, geese, turkey, and chickens in perfect parade formation. No drama, just joy.
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#FarmLife #MorningRoutine #DuckParade #BackyardFlock #FarmAnimals #PeacefulMorning #RacingForHomeFarm
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#FarmLife #MorningRoutine #DuckParade #BackyardFlock #FarmAnimals #PeacefulMorning #RacingForHomeFarm
This Is How Every Morning Should Start
YouTube video by Racing for Home Farm
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June 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A quiet morning, a simple task: open the door. The birds take it from there. Ducks, geese, turkey, and chickens in perfect parade formation. No drama, just joy.
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#FarmLife #MorningRoutine #DuckParade #BackyardFlock #FarmAnimals #PeacefulMorning #RacingForHomeFarm
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#FarmLife #MorningRoutine #DuckParade #BackyardFlock #FarmAnimals #PeacefulMorning #RacingForHomeFarm
Just enjoying some lettuce. 🥬 #chickens #backyardchickens #chickencoop #backyardflock
June 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Just enjoying some lettuce. 🥬 #chickens #backyardchickens #chickencoop #backyardflock
Growing them sprouts now for a healthy snack every few days. They definitely like them. #chickens #sprouts #chickencoop #backyardchickens #backyardflock
June 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Growing them sprouts now for a healthy snack every few days. They definitely like them. #chickens #sprouts #chickencoop #backyardchickens #backyardflock