Agriculture Reference
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Never turn ducklings or goslings out into a young garden or it will be devastated. It
is great to turn them or adult waterfowl out into a garden at season's end. Ducks will
eat many insects — adults and larva — and geese are superb grazers. They can also be
turned out on a yard or lawn without fencing because they typically don't wander too far
away.
Ducks
There are many duck breeds out there and each has its own niche. Some are good for
eggs, some for meat, some for both purposes, and some are just ornamental. Choosing
which breed or breeds best fit your needs can be tough for beginners. I always recom-
mend that a first-timer get an assortment of as many duck varieties as they can manage
to determine which breed best fits their personality and individual needs. For people
with a stream or pond on their property, a few ornamental types mixed in with the more
practical ones can make the farm or poultry yard a more aesthetically pleasing place.
Keep in mind, however, that some folks have a hard time narrowing things down. If
that's the case for you, you can take solace in the fact that a mixed flock of many types
is both colorful and functional.
Pekin
