Gardeners have been raising chickens in gardens for centuries — but ducks in gardens? Believe it or not, keeping ducks in a small garden is growing in popularity. With their adorable faces and cheery quacks, ducks work alongside gardeners to help clear the garden of harmful bugs and larvae. Ducks are increasingly being used in UK gardens, where the damp conditions create breeding grounds for destructive snails and slugs. Some countries use ducks to clear out snail infestations, which can cause liver flukes in cattle and sheep. A task force of 24 Indian Runner ducks covering an area of almost 50 acres is hard to beat.
Before you purchase some tail-waggling waterfowl, determine whether ducks would complement your garden and how you’d like to put them to work.
Are Ducks a Good Fit for Your Backyard?
Ducks need water, food, protection from the elements, and a few other extra amenities to survive.
Ducks need fresh, clean drinking water every day.
