Category: Birds

If you think all duck enclosure ideas are just sheds with a roof and a bit of mesh, think again. These days, duck keepers across the UK are getting wildly inventive, reimagining barrels, crates, cable spools, and even floating platforms as cosy, quirky homes for their feathered companions. Now, if…

Domestic ducks in the UK come in different shapes, sizes, and personalities. While some lay eggs like a full-time job, others are bred for their meat. Rumours have it that some types of domestic ducks in the UK are bred because they look fabulous waddling about a garden; funny, right?…

There’s something oddly comforting about ducks. Maybe it’s how they waddle with such confidence or how they always look deeply unbothered and slightly offended. Whatever it is, these birds have carved out a soft spot in British hearts. Now, regardless of their popularity in the UK, did you know there…

If you’re considering adding ducks to your garden, then you know that a comfy, safe, and functional duck house is key to keeping them healthy. A well-designed duck house provides shelter and offers your duck a place to rest, lay eggs, and stay protected from predators. Ducks thrive when given…

You must have heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” As a duck-parent or just a random duck lover, as you should be, you wonder if this also applies to ducks. “Can ducks eat apples?” you ask yourself. We’re happy to inform you that the answer…

If you’ve got a domestic duck, we can wager that, at some point, you must have asked yourself, “Can you potty train a duck?”. Ducks are brilliant little companions, and they leave little room to wonder why anyone would want them close. They’re sweet and sociable, and will follow you…

Do you think you’ve seen the same ducks at the park for the last few years? You’ve probably been seeing these ducks because they live for several years. Now, you’re wondering, “How long do domestic ducks live?” Guinness World Records has it that the oldest domestic ducks have lived for…

There is a very good chance that you’ve crossed the paths of a blue tit. Can you picture a bird with a flash of blue and yellow, which is barely as big as a teacup? Well, you couldn’t miss that description because they are that common in the UK. But…

If you’ve ever spent a lazy afternoon by a pond or wandered through a local park, you’ve likely spotted a few types of ducks, happily paddling along or waddling about in their own little world. But have you ever wondered who’s who in the duck world?  Here’s the thing: ducks…

Do you know any crested tit facts? No? Do you even know the crested tit? Think of a tiny punk-rocking rockstar gracing the pine forests of Mainland Europe with a feisty voice and an attitude to match. Yeah, that’s the crested tit flitting between branches. This bird is distinguished by…