Understanding the social world of ducks, decoded through body language, original research, and meet-the-flock stories.
This is a guest post written by Tim, who describes himself as just another guy who loves ducks. How it all started We’ve had Pekins for over 20 years now. Our first ducks were adopted from a local waterfowl rescue…
One of the most worrying things as a duck parent is walking outside and noticing your duck sleeping far more than usual. Maybe your normally busy, snack-loving duck is sitting in the corner with half-closed eyes, skipping flock activities, or…
Have your ducks ever suddenly exploded into chaos for no obvious reason? One moment they are peacefully dabbling, preening, or begging for treats, and the next they are sprinting across the run, flapping wildly, alarm calling, or piling into the…
Keeping ducks is often portrayed as peaceful, simple, and endlessly cute. Social media is full of fluffy ducklings, funny waddles, and backyard pond photos. But there is another side to duck keeping that many people rarely talk about openly: the…
There are places you come across that quietly change the course of your story. For us, that place is the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. This is not just another wildlife center. It is a place where broken wings are mended,…
Every spring, many duck keepers notice a sudden change in one of their hens. A normally active duck stops roaming the yard, refuses to leave the nest, and may even hiss or puff up when approached. She has gone broody.…
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon watching a flock of ducks waddle across a yard or heard the excited quack of a runner duck spotting a bag of peas, you know that there is something incredibly special about these birds.…
Penny’s life was shaped by resilience from the very beginning. Her story holds hardship, healing, friendship, and a quiet kind of bravery that stayed with her until the very end. She was gentle, observant, and deeply bonded to her flock,…
If you spend enough time watching a duck flock, you will notice patterns. Who eats first? Who yields space? Who chases and who retreats? This is not random chaos, it is social structure. Ducks establish a pecking order, just like…
If you have ever had a duck follow you from room to room, fall asleep at your feet, or call out the moment you disappear from view, you have witnessed imprinting firsthand. In my own home, I see this daily…