Exploring Waterfowl: Types, Behavior, and Care | Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com/animals/waterfowl/ Rural Living for Pleasure and Profit Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:27:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://img.hobbyfarms.com/favicon.ico Exploring Waterfowl: Types, Behavior, and Care | Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com/animals/waterfowl/ 32 32 Duck Care Tips for Fall and Winter Prep https://www.hobbyfarms.com/duck-care-in-fall/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/duck-care-in-fall/#respond Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:00:57 +0000 https://admin.hobbyfarms.com/?p=134282 Autumn care will help your ducks stay comfortable and healthy all season long, and make a smooth transition into the winter months.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/domestic-duck-breeds-17-apa-recognized-breeds/feed/ 0 Average Lifespan of a Duck by Breed https://www.hobbyfarms.com/what-is-the-average-life-span-of-a-duck-2/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/what-is-the-average-life-span-of-a-duck-2/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:54 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/2009/02/18/what-is-the-average-life-span-of-a-duck-2/ The average lifespan of a duck varies widely depending on breed, care, and environment.

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