Why to Consider a Duck

Ducks are excellent foragers meaning they require less food than chickens.

Duck eggs are larger and have harder shells than chicken eggs. They also contain less water and have higher levels of fat and protein making them perfect for baking.

Ducks can lay just as much as chickens They also lay consistently throughout the winter and will continue to lay eggs year after year.

Ducks can be easily contained in a  small enclosure. They don't mind being herded and they stick to familiar areas.

Those with an allergy to chicken eggs have sometimes been able to eat duck egg as they are composed of different proteins.

If you have a garden, it is probably safe for the most part from a duck unlike a chicken. Ducks are more interested in eating insects than plants.

Whereas chickens have a tendency to have respiratory issues and mites, ducks are much healthier and more resilient to these ailments.