Category: Birds

If you’re searching for the best kind of pet ducks, you’re in good company. The world has more than 25 recognised domestic duck breeds. That’s 25 adorable, waddling possibilities, and choosing just one can feel like you’re casting the lead role in your backyard’s next big production. See, let’s be…

Ever fancied a pet that sings in the morning, chats back now and then, or just flutters about looking lovely? You’re not alone. Birds are brilliant companions.  They don’t need walking, they don’t shed fur all over the sofa, and some of them can even say your name. But if…

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…