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Closeup shot of baby ducks swimming in the lake

Group of ducklings in a pond

Two baby ducks are swimming in the water.

Two ducks are sitting in a pond, one of which is the only one that is the duck.

Cute yellow ducklings sitting in the grass

Yellow ducklings in a wooden basket on a background of green grass

When we moved to our new house, I knew that I wanted to bring home some baby ducklings as soon as we were set up for them. I have always loved ducks. As an avid baker who prizes their eggs, I’ve dreamed of having my own small flock of layers for years. Because I am lucky enough to work for McMurray Hatchery, I’ve spent many hours reading everything duck. From learning about different breeds and health considerations to reading about housing needs and feeding requirements, I did my due diligence before dipping my toes into the wonderful world of raising backyard ducks for the first time.