Wondering if your duckling is a boy or girl—and when it's safe to introduce them to your adult flock? This guide covers the safest, most reliable ways to tell duckling gender (no vent sexing required!) and gives you a step-by-step plan for smooth flock integration. Whether you're raising backyard ducks for the first time or adding to an existing flock, you'll find practical tips, timelines, and red flags to watch for.

Watching ducklings grow is like living through a feathery, slightly chaotic time-lapse. One minute they’re adorable little puffballs, the next they’re molting weirdos flapping around your yard. In this guide, we walk you through what to expect from hatch day to full feather glory—including a week-by-week breakdown, when it’s safe to move them outside full time, and how to make that transition stress-free (for both you and the ducks). Whether you’re a first-time duck parent or just wondering when your kitchen will stop smelling musky, we’ve got you covered.

Raising ducklings in summer comes with unique challenges—especially when the temps start creeping toward triple digits. In this post, we’ll walk you through practical, real-life tips for keeping your ducklings cool and comfortable in hot weather, plus the best way we’ve found to manage the inevitable flies that come with warm days and wet ducks.

Ducklings acting off? Learn how to spot and treat the most common duckling health issues—fast. From wobbly legs to sneezing fluffs, we’ve got your flock covered.

Thinking about raising ducklings? 🐣 This complete walkthrough covers everything from brooder setup and feeding to water safety, heat tips, handling, and more. Packed with real-life advice (and a healthy dose of humor), this guide from Fuzz & Buzz Farms helps you raise happy, healthy ducklings—without learning it all the hard way.