How to make $2,000 a month with 25 ducks!

In this video I'll show you how I make money with my flock of Khaki Campbell ducks.
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[@rguidry777]

Hey, just a tip my Grandpaw showed me when I was a kid was to use a bucket of sand to clean the Duck eggs. He sold Ducks to the local grocery store in Texas. He was a master at it. But he used to have me and my brother rubbing the eggs with sand to get clean. You wont believe how well it works. Then the sand would get mixed with hay and dirt and go in a pile next to the barn and when it got to be about 3 feet high he would plant sweet potatoes in it and it would grow sweet potatoes the size of my head. It was very common for my grandmother to make sweet potatoes for 10 people from 2 of his sweet potatoes. I wish I would have learned more from him he was born in 1902 so he had a ton of old knowledge.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I'll have to try that sand trick!

[@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw]

Was the sand wet or dry?

[@patriotteacher7254]

Wow! Any other ideas?

[@rguidry777]

@@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw dry

[@patriotteacher7254]

ThisnThatPackRat Have studied the history of education. Very sad story indeed. Lots of the changes were conscious and known to negatively affect students. Am still teaching and started...ahem...in the '70's. The students have changed. Lots. Not good.

[@sonofjapheth5382]

I have a crow who gets one duck egg every 2 days (I let him have it), as he keeps the hawks away. Works for him, works for me.

[@kasun_phoenix]

Perfect

[@jasiucasic]

Smart

[@hydroblast2209]

Perfect .and Wow at crows keeping hawks away

[@deetoxinz7252]

@@hydroblast2209 ya mate crows and Ravens will attack bald eagles and will win!!

[@backyardhacker7929]

Just have a normal chicken and let the crow have her eggs

[@Sara-pw1dx]

I raised Ducks for 15 years and sold eggs for hatching and eating. The best way to help the hens lay in a standard duck nest is to put decoy eggs (wood or ceramic white eggs) in the nest. The ducks will learn to lay with other eggs in their sleeping area, where they know they are safe.

[@jeffarp7409]

The female duck in the wild gets off the nest every 2 or three days and goes to the water anyway and she will come back to the nest holding water in her feathers and put water on the eggs you will have a better hatching rate if you will MIST the eggs every 2 or 3 days this is only for duck's not chickens. If the hatchlings are having problems sticking to the shell during the hatch, they are not getting enough water during incubation. just a tip from an old bird guy.

[@deetoxinz7252]

Definitely wrote this down in my notes and going to try this. Knew they did it in the wild but didn't know the mother wouldn't do it in domestication. Then I watched my ducks for a month before I made this comment amd THEY DONT soooooooo I'm gonna try this and see how it goes. My ducks usually come out ok though. Some farmers say domestic ducks have trouble hatching themselves and maybe this is why??

[@cindyskillman544]

I did this the one time Incubated duck eggs per Dave Holderread. All the non-clears hatched, so I'm a believer.

[@whitetiger432]

Evolution... So it was just by Chance the female ducks figured out that they needed a water the eggs... Just by chance...

[@MH-tl4yx]

@@whitetiger432 more likely it was the ducks that evolved over time to lay eggs that could get wet and eventually they needed water to succeed.

[@keithmartin1627]

I’ve incubated chicken eggs since the 80’s. They need to be misted with water daily along with being turned. The turning is what keeps the embryo from being stuck to the shell. If you have a simple incubator chicken eggs need to be incubated at 103 degrees. Put X on one side an O on the other. Every day change the marks. Ducks and chicken eggs don’t do well in the same incubator. Duck eggs have more bacteria on the shell since they lay anywhere and you need to gather from wherever they drop an egg. But a broody hen will get off the nest every morning and drag her wing tips through the dew on grass or weeds, she’ll feed very little and back to nest where she turns the eggs with her feet and head sometimes. Old chicken Hatcher with hens and incubator

[@dzuke3127]

TIP- Do NOT wash the hatching eggs. This removes the thin protective outer membrane, giving bacteria a portal of entry through the ‘now’ exposed pores.

[@darlaherbst5929]

It's amazing how many people do things and know very little about what they are doing! His customer's will let know I'm sure!

[@48blackshadowcafe32]

I’ve been raising ducks and chickens for 40 years. Sometimes you just have to wash them. Ducks, unlike chickens, lay eggs in the weirdest places. My birds are free range during the day and are in a barn at night. Chickens are easy because they lay in clean nesting boxes. Ducks however will lay eggs anywhere. I find them in their swimming pools, horse stalls, in the flower garden and even out in the field when I’m mowing the pasture. Often they lay eggs in their enclosure, but they are always damp and covered in shaving or straw. I’ve incubated them washed and unwashed. It hasn’t affected any that I’ve personally hatched. I’ve always had 100% hatch rate. Ducks are so much fun to incubate and hatch out! I’ve even incubated ducks and chickens together.

[@Septiviumexe]

@@48blackshadowcafe32 always 100%? Thats very hard to believe

[@48blackshadowcafe32]

@@Septiviumexe Is it now? Well, Sorry to disappoint you but, yeah! When I know what rooster or drake is breeding what hens, pull those eggs, incubate. I’m around my flock a lot, I know their habits and eggs I’ve incubated always hatch. Just lucky I guess….

[@Septiviumexe]

@@48blackshadowcafe32 I mean 100% hatching rate is ok but are you telling me that ABSOLUTELY NONE of them have died during the hatching process? How many have you hatched?

[@iWh15tl3]

Befriend crows and they will bring you back random forest/town presents...like dead insects, buttons, pieces of sharp bright plastic, strings of different colors, shells, even rings and expensive stuff...

[@superjeffstanton]

Very interesting

[@thomasbressler4575]

Laborer in the field And dead deer.and live in your shed and spill your tools.with the crows..lol

[@Acidfunkish]

@Elizabeth Carre Apparently, befriending older couples is easier than teenagers. Teenagers can form gangs and tend to be mischievous as all hell, whereas older couples are more observant and, most importantly, CHILL. You start out by keeping track of when they're around, leave food where they can see you, make some kind of signaling noise ("come and get it!") and then leave them alone - go inside, go back to gardening a ways away, whatever. They will remember your face, and all positive or negative experiences with you, so you don't want to push it too soon. After some weeks, when you leave food and make your signal noise, they'll start to become a bit more adventurous, and come sooner. You may even be able to not exit sight completely, to sit on your step and watch them from a safe distance, for example. If you start to do this on a schedule, they'll begin to wait for you nearby. As long as all experiences remain positive, you can start to sit and watch them from a shorter distance. They may start coming nearer to you, once they finish what you've left, too. As far as eating out of your hand, and bringing you presents, I haven't ever gotten that far, but I would love to, someday! Corvids are so playful and intelligent and fascinating! If anyone has any tips or tricks for that last stage, I'd love to hear them, too!

[@Acidfunkish]

@Elizabeth Carre Aww, that's too sweet! I know some people keep them as pets, though I'm not sure how they all come about finding them. The corvids are all fascinating! It may be possible to befriend wild crows to the extent of hand-feeding, but I have always had to stop in winter, because I don't tolerate the cold well. :/

[@iWh15tl3]

@Elizabeth Carre feed them constantly and then try to approach them...they will recognize you and bring you gifts...so you're basically trying to tame them.

[@susannewinslow5717]

There is a plume, a thick layer of healthy coating on the eggshell That protects the egg and the insides of the egg from getting contaminated by external stuff. When washing it you get rid of that plume and you can have bad bacteria seep through the shell and into the yolk in the inside, that’s causing it to go bad sooner. Also if you wash it off, you have a decrease in hatch ability. Because if there’s any bad bacteria whatsoever in the incubator itself whenever you put it in there and on the eggs they tend to spread in the incubator pretty quickly. If you’re eating the eggs it’s best to rinse or wash the eggs before you actually cook them. And if you’re putting them in the incubator you can always rinse off any dirt that’s on them. If you use semi big sand particles to rinse off the egg it also chips off the plume from The shell. you can use really really fine sand though to help get rid of any gunk particles that are on the egg. But either way the best way to actually pick duck hatching eggs is to keep them clean and send them off to the new owner, clean. Without washing. If there’s a bunch of poop on the egg you’re just gonna have to keep it wash it at home then cook it the way you like it or something. I have found though that if you keep the temperature of the water the exact same temperature of the egg you do not disturb the plume on the shell that much and you can use a soft sponge on it. If you want to clean your eggs that way that works. But don’t use a hard scrubber on your eggs! Les hatchability more bad bacteria entering the shell and yolk. Soft natural sponges work best. And to keep the eggs as clean as possible if you are cleaning them with that sponge idea, don’t forget to use a brand new sponge every time you clean a batch of eggs. Too much cross-contamination can cause too much bad bacteria to enter into the shell and yolk. Sadly even washing the sponge that was previously used can still hold onto too much gunk. Unless you practically boil it in hot water for a while. (Shrugs) That’s why I would advise using a brand new sponge each time you do a batch. This is from 23 years worth of knowledge and raising chickens, ducks, geese, Guinea, turkeys, and dogs. And also knowledge from my father and grandparents. And whatever you do, for Christ sake, do not wash your eggs with any form of soap or cleaner! Hope this helps.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ainaguru4986]

thanks for all your wisdom!

[@AshP3077]

It's actually called the bloom, not plume.

[@victorg7036]

My dad in portugal, raises chickens. He has about 60 chicken now and he sells a dozen eggs for the same price as what is in the stores. He always runs out of eggs to sell. We've noticed a lot of times people would rather buy fresh eggs from that day, even if it's the same price or a little bit more expensive, then buy the ones in the store because they're guaranteed fresh healthy eggs.

[@dustinsmith1076]

I actually tried duck eggs for the first time about a month ago. I’ve been missing out! Our family loves them and intend to put ducks on our farm now because we loved them so much.

[@bkl8804]

For sure. They are super rich.

[@hauteswan2541]

How fun! I loved how the ducks ran for freedom, they are adorable!

[@jeanettecook1088]

They're not running for freedom, but to get pasturage in which to forage for insects, grass, worms and grubs. Ducks are omnivores. Of course they're eager to get to their favorite activity!

[@Horse237]

I am studying but do not have my garden yet. But 2/3rds of Organic Matter in the soil comes from roots. If your soil is high in OM, you can handle 5 inches of rain without puddles though a swale leading to a duck pond would be a good idea. Lots of people who raise chickens and ducks feed them spouted grain to save 25% on feed. Ducks lay eggs in the morning so it is best to keep them in a pen until after laying time is over for the day. No till farmers who have cattle have raised good forage grass that has 400% more protein and 300% more fat.

[@its_bob_from_accounting801]

even, ducks prefer freedom over safety.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I agree!

[@adrianmedina3582]

Norris Jinglewilly Murica is giving up their guns hahahaha 😂

[@magicdaveable]

All of my birds are let out of their "barn" at dawn. They forage all day and go to roost in the early evening. They tend to stick close to home and never stray too far. The chickens are also totally free range. My eggs have especially dark yellow(orangish) yolks and really delicious. I only purchase kelp for Iodine and a multi-vitamin supplement. I feed them chopped comfrey/ chopped alfalfa/dried meal worms/multi-vitamin, mineral supplement. Once in a while I lose a bird to a predator but rarely. Fertile goose eggs sell for $75/dz. I raise real French Toulouse geese. I only keep 2 breeding pair. They lay about 100 eggs total each year. I hatch them raise them to 16 weeks and then cure them and cold smoke the breast meat. It make great "bacon." Very popular among my "clients" at the local farmer's market.

[@jessetuggle4847]

@@magicdaveable I would like to order some of your bacon....email

[@barbaravance6774]

@@adrianmedina3582 Don't count on it!

[@fladave99]

I bought BUNNIES and I am expecting LOTS OF CHOCOLATE eggs next Easter!

[@rodagrail3231]

This is awesome for me to see now Chris as I am starting this in March next year and u just taught me everything I need to know😊Thanks a bunch. I am in Canada so I hope it all goes as well as yours did☺

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I actually made quite a bit of money off of my ducks. But I found I can make more money with snakes and KZbin LOL.

[@kristinatidwell6563]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures 😱 You can keep the snakes! I've had 4H experience with cattle, pigs and poultry. Now I'm doing research to prepare for building my own place, so my boys have a place to call Home. How much land do these ducks traverse? I couldn't tell if it's a few acres? There's a brook on the land but I don't have the pond. I've asked land management consultant if possible to build a 2nd nearby?

[@betsycruz]

Wow I’m so so blessed by this video! Thanks sooo much for showing us your process and being so transparent! Be blessed

[@ward26102]

I have had a different experience with hatch rate on natural versus washed eggs. Uncleaned I have about 10-15% better hatch rate. However, if they are quite dirty I don't use them for hatching. When selling hatching eggs, I never wash them. It takes off the bloom and that means they are subject to bacteria entry and drying out, and while you may not notice a difference if you are popping them directly in an incubator, your buyers will, because the eggs go all those days during shipping, etcetera, without a protective bloom. I've been raising ducks for years. One other thing, the Golden Hybrid 300 beats the Khaki Campbell on egg production. I've had both... the hybrid 300s are incredible layers. Try them!

[@missyrabbit5250]

I had not heard of this breed. I may have to get some. We have Khaki Campbell and Ancona ducks. Been trying to see which breed is my best layer. Just found some of the hybrid 300 on Metzer Farms website

[@kevingath9801]

Do they breed true or will the hatched eggs be different?

[@edswope28]

@@kevingath9801 most hatchery hybrids do not breed true. And the hatchery will usually tell you this. 1st gen hybrids give you the best results.

[@skanskansforwardtothepasts9049]

Just started my homestead a couple of months ago and my KZbin channel last week. I have 9 ducks 🦆 and that is 9 "to many" because I wasn't supposed to get ducks until next year. But got a good deal so, they're her 😊 Couldn't resist. Lovely animals I also dumpsterdive and I'm a prepper. Keep up the good work 👍

[@frankdaywalt9281]

Can't say enough about how much joy I felt while reading everybody's kind and sharing comments ! Thanks be to everyone and God bless y'all

[@SiothaVest]

My grandmother loved ducks, after seeing your video, i feel like we would be calling you in the near future for when we are able to finish renos on her place. We have a natural herd now, but not anything than migrating birds every spring we love watching the families return to our safe harbor in texas.

[@carmellagreen114]

I am really wanting to start small homestead or farm and been looking for what to raise, and i came across your video! Really loved it and now i am seriously thinking Ducks! Thank you for the informative video! I love your happiness too and your beautiful farm!

[@pscoolguy]

I never sold any of the duck eggs, but the ducks laid 21 at a time. Between my family eating them and the neighbors stealing them, I never made any money, but I sure ate a lot of eggs. I ended up with 100 ducks. I sold most of the ducks and ate more than a few with my family.

[@user-bc7lb9kp7l]

Wow! I’m going to figure out a way to corral my ducks! I feed my dogs one egg each per day on top of their dog food. It keeps them healthy. I need to rethink my arrangements with the ducks! Thanks so much!

[@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw]

I thought it gives them canker.

[@ghasanahmed6159]

Love the video and your generous help someone will definitely benefit from your skills. Thank you for your contribution.

[@daddywaddykins]

so I've just recently discovered your channel. I've been watching all your ball python videos and somehow ended up on this video.. Your amazing brother!

[@LizC-hq6tt]

I grew up on a farm and have worked on beef and dairy farms my whole life, with that being said. I noticed that you don't take many precautions around your Bull... Walking right up to him when he's with his ladies i noticed you turning your back to him. It doesn't matter if you raised him or not, bottle baby or not it doesn't matter... I always see ppl in n backyard farms that have hand raised their bull, get really relaxed, drop their guard don't pay him much attention, forget what he really is and end up getting hurt or worse. I'm not saying you don't know what you're doing, just pointing out what i seen, I've seen what happens when ppl get a bit too relaxed when working in close quarters with them especially when they are hand raised.

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

Yeah I noticed that too

[@jackiek553]

I’m starting to sell fertile Muscovy eggs online and knowing about the FREE shipping boxes at USPS online is gonna help me out incredibly! Plus your tips on determining the quality of each egg before shipping them helped a lot too. Just the video I needed, very useful!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

That is awesome! I'm getting back into ducks again too, this time I'm working with Cayuga ducks.

[@jackiek553]

Thanks for responding to me so quickly last week. I’m curious why you are switching to Cayuga ducks. Is there a greater demand for them? Do people like them a lot? Do you like them personally? Thanks for your help. ; ) Ps: my mom wants to know if you sleep at all with all the animals you sell & the snakes too. You do a lot! Lol

[@suemcfarlane4199]

At least the ducks are happy with all that standing water

[@surfing_nate6356]

Wow! Never new duck eggs sold for so much! Planning to be a farmer one day when I'm old enough and ducks may be added to the must have list! Great vid. Cool laugh btw 😎🤠

[@JPonyB]

Glad I found your video. I purchased khaki Campbell eggs online and have my broody silkie sitting on them. There is life in 7 out of the 8. I'm excited to start my duck adventures 😁

[@joeyp.1354]

Will a broody chicken raise ducks?

[@Bonnie-cb7sq]

@@joeyp.1354 I have heard that they will, I havent tried it yet

[@cu6156]

Nice!!! Thank you for all the information of these Khaki Campbell Duck...

[@theamazingjose699]

I’m glad I found you. I was looking for duck videos

[@BushcraftNFun]

I've shipped duck eggs many times as well. Nice video!

[@KiraJenLove]

The reason people say "don't wash your eggs" is because they cannot preserve the eggs for winter using the "water glassing" method. Washing will strip the eggs of their natural coating, which is necessary for this process.

[@neweraccount5615]

DaughterofEve i thought it was so there would be shit on em. Hmm 🤔 Learn something everyday I guess

[@MrNurseinTExas]

I don't know about preparation for winter... I do know that MANY MANY countries do not wash their eggs. As a result, the eggs do not need refrigeration, can sit out on the shelf, and be stable for twice as long. As you allude to; its the protective coating. The reason why America is one of the few countries that require refrigeration of eggs is because we house chickens in warehouse in the 10s of Thousands. The eggs roll along on a conveyor belt exposed to feces requiring it to be washed, thus eroding the protective layer, requiring refrigeration.

[@superjeffstanton]

@@MrNurseinTExas the feces does not erode the protective coating on the conveyor belt it's because they get washed they lose their protective coating you can apply wax after washing them to apply a new protective coating like a shellac or varnish

[@irenedavo3768]

MrNurseInColorado please watch videos of Jim Nduruchi

[@rybelknap]

@@MrNurseinTExas she is right and so is what you said.

[@skyweazy]

I have owned ducks before as my pets...and honestly I really enjoyed them

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Me too!

[@JohnnyRumpassBuns]

3 years after you made this and I still enjoyed the video. Hope you're well my guy.

[@matthewgriffith2078]

Thank you for the video. It is rare that someone takes the time and is brave enough to show the entire process of doing something on the side. Only one other guy showed how he had a crate of vitamins in his apartment living room and had to sell them. lol

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

My pekin ducks and my golden comet chickens have laid faithfully everyday since they started. Even over winter I've gotten an egg a day from every bird.

[@1scottburns]

Easter egg hunt everyday

[@admiralmurat2777]

B r u h

[@susannewinslow5717]

Glad you have something going! You’ve done well 👍

[@servihomestead4324]

Great, great information! Thank you for sharing. I appreciate all the tips from cleaning to shipping.

[@bobbysweeney5377]

Wow! I need me some ducks!!! Haha Great video, and beautiful farm. 🙏

[@danialphaomega]

One day I will have my ranch as well, as a kid I grew up in one in a small town in nothern Nevada.

[@pondacres]

Wow, I'm totally blown away by these numbers, Chris! I sell ducks eggs (for eating) locally, never considered selling fertilized eggs. I did have have some customers asking about it though. Gonna have to look into that this spring, and get a couple drakes...all of ours either we ate or some predators did.

[@vibewithme1989]

Love how happy all your animals look

[@tallpinebullspinoaltotoros5322]

Love this guys channel hes is one of the most easy going and haply guys on the interweb. Wish I knew him perspnaly

[@gretchenharrup9203]

Same here...just started watching him today...he is so later back and makes having ducks/ chicken etc. Fun and easy..I'm learning a lot from him...but!! I want more ducks and chickens..still llearning self control

[@razzdazzler9196]

Wow now this is ducking awesome!

[@ISEEORBS]

This is great , new sub!

[@michaeldixon441]

You are a real Farmer Brown. Love your channel.

[@chuckspage3853]

Entertaining, and informative video....... Kudos

[@susandoan9848]

Such a beautiful life and a wonderful farm.

[@matthewnew9861]

Thank You for making this video! 😃

[@Zbee167]

This is great! Thanks for sharing.

[@mercymangrobang6033]

Wow it's a good business! Sell to the Filipinos living in America.thank you for sharing your videos,God richly bless you Sir😇🙏

[@TheMarky26]

Balut farmer... 😋😋😋

[@W_I_I_N]

My first thought as well lmao

[@timedvrodlehnen8448]

Mango bango... lol

[@funnyfarm5555]

Chris: have you looked at the regional Priority boxes for smaller shipments. Tiny circle of glue (Elmers or stick) under label holds them while you tape and keeps package sealed better. Another thing to look at is full or half sheet labels for shipping label. I use 2" x 4" self stick address labels to make notices to put on boxes. Buy bigger rolls of tape and a tape gun dispenser. Time is money, trying to help make you more money. Have you tried carrier pick up? its free for Priority mail. Retired Postal Clerk.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I actually sold all of my ducks, I ship out snakes now LOL.

[@harveymushman2219]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures hes laughing even here...

[@christdriven8790]

Awesome info, thank you much.

[@Unfazed2024]

I learned in Dextel World (utube) that to get the eggs to be laid the same size, you have to divide your daily feed into 3 times a day; equal amount of feed. Like for example: @7 am @12noon and @ 4pm. All your eggs will turn out the same size.

[@danielp.formerlymattsdad3001]

It’s hard getting thru the very awkward and creepy laughter.

[@LionsDenstudio]

Awesome! A suggestion on shipping. Buy a large quantity of boxes on eBay and instead of paying for priority mail flat rate boxes, pay for priority mail. It'll save you an easy 50% on shipping.

[@lisacastano1064]

Priority mail boxes are supplied by the post office and they are free. And flat rate is a hella lot cheaper

[@msw0011]

Hello there Chris. Excellent presentation, very informative. Instead of wrapping the eggs in bubble wrap, place the eggs in an egg carton with a rubber band around the center, then place it in the middle of the shredded paper. Saves on time and material, rubber band optional.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I tried egg cartons a few times and a lot of the eggs broke. Lately I've received quite a few eggs in egg cartons with shredded paper in the egg carton to add a bit more packing, looks like that works great and is cheaper than bubble wrap!

[@msw0011]

Chris Hardwick , hello there. Just trying to save money. The post office is brutal on parcels. Thanks for helpful tips.

[@SwampyAcresHomestead]

Great video thanks for sharing the info

[@Kingfisher1060]

those puppies are ferocious beasts aren't they listen to them growl

[@HumbleGolds]

Love this lifestyle

[@1620GarageAndFarm]

We just started doing ducks on our farm. We only have 5 to start with. I honestly never thought to sell the eggs on ebay. But after watching your video we just might start doing this !!

[@jdruby5384]

I love ducks. Instantly subscribed !

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@keithmayhewhammond5357]

You should actually have sold your chicken eggs for slightly more than the supermarket. Your eggs being local and fresh off the farm is their selling point and makes them more valuable. You can also make an egg share where people pre-buy their eggs from you for the season with a shared risk.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Good tip!

[@1miltond]

Ya but you have to have a costumer welling to pay higher prices and that is not easy

[@keithmayhewhammond5357]

@@1miltond Customers who buy directly from farms usually are willing to pay somewhat higher prices.

[@tayeblessed3759]

I work at the airport post office ,we get lives all the time . They always come and get me to scan them and to move them properly .I love animals and they should be treated with care and love . These are baby chicks and hatching eggs and rooster's who need to come out of the freezing cold immediately. I put them in a warm area to warm them up .

[@75doughboi]

awesome vid Chris

[@RosebudBB]

Chris Hardwick 2 years ago I actually sold my ducks. Now I just do KZbin and Patreon LOL.

[@DonnaRatliff1]

Good for you! Id also like to know your math too. To sell good fertile eggs I believe they cost quite a bit but duck eggs are really great for those allergic to chicken eggs not to forget great for eating all sorts of ways. :) I have ducks too and thought about selling newly hatched duck chicks because tractor supply never has but 1 bin of ducks in the spring and one more time around summer. There's never enough and they're all gone so fast! They always have plenty of chickens chicks. But those run out fast too. My Muscovys will sit on any egg when they're broody, i mean chickens or any birds eggs. I don't wash my eggs in water Until ready to eat them. I do dry rub them off good. Plus when they're laid in a deep bed straw or clean hay. I've had fresh eggs saved by late fall to eat all winter. Washing the album off causes them to get porous and go bad much quicker. I keep them I'm a small fridge in a plastic ice cream container. We wash them just prior to eating. Ducks do t carry salmonella.

[@elainep8873]

He's not selling fertile eggs, he's selling fertile hatching eggs

[@brucea550]

Aren’t all fertile eggs going to hatch? What’s the difference between a fertile egg and a fertile hatching egg? 🤔

[@keithcitizen7314]

who doesn't Love ducks and ducklings.

[@CapApollo]

and duck tape..

[@dennisreynolds6915]

They have weird penis'

[@drmachinewerke1]

I don’t.

[@zoellerzoeller105]

Especially for dinner.

[@tnunn3023]

...duck poop...ugghh

[@eduardogaldino8432]

You happy manSir,that make me happy,good work!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks!

[@Pondandgardensanctuary]

Good video, I enjoyed it.

[@williamcolvin3609]

I was hatching off Duck Eggs and realized the Baby Ducks were having a hard time trying to break through the shell - too high Protein Content I assume the shells were hard as a rock and almost impossible to break open. I started mixing 50 pounds of laying pellets with 25 pounds of scratch grain that solved the problem and reduced feed cost.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

That's great!

[@sofiabent9129]

To lower calcium I mix in flock raiser if the shells get too thick. Scratch just makes mine quit laying. Ducks need 17% protein daily in order to lay daily I've heard.

[@dianehall5345]

Hi William. I owned a small waterfowl hatchery in the 70s & 80s. Used unmedicated chicken grain and a Sears redwood 400 egg wet hatch incubator. I would spray warm water on the goose & duck eggs around day 26. Hand turned them twice a day. My hatch rate was 98%.

[@ameehasa5504]

diane hall I like to buy same machines can you give me some informations pls about brand and how u spray water hope make video too thank you

[@debashishazra1155]

@@sofiabent9129 in my opinion,start insect culture,for protein....

[@barbaravance6774]

I just saw this video pop up while I was looking at raising chickens again. We can have them but no roosters. Gotta love the burbs. I don't know about ducks We just had to move away, back here. Your calf's are so sweet. I miss country living! I'm re-establishing garden beds etc...this year. I would love to raise ducks. It looks like you have a really nice place going there. Keep up the good work!

[@blakew5672]

Barbara Vance Ducks are all in all WAY louder than chickens. The males of course barely make any noise but the females can get loud. My Pekins definitely cause a ruckus, so if roosters aren’t allowed for noise reasons ducks would cause a problem. Coturnix quail are a good option depending on what you want the birds for. Make VERY little noise, take up even less space, lay lots of eggs, and you can eat the extras. If you have an Asian population around you they’ll pay premium prices for fresh quail eggs too.

[@jessicagislason4855]

Yeah I keep one of the quotes breeds of ducks (cayuga ) and the girls are just as bad as roosters sometimes and posdibly more constant too 😔

[@michaelstanley9635]

Very nice for you to share.

[@christophermasterton9346]

I'm pressed. Thank for sharing this this sir.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

You're very welcome!

[@christysdeals4u]

oh wow we have khaki campbells, too! Ordered them from local hatchery!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Awesome!

[@MattMohsOutdoors]

I want to get into selling eggs. How long did it take you to get your blood tests back so you can legally ship them?

[@petergriffin6709]

I lost count in how many times this guy's chuckles

[@boatnerhowell9760]

What a fun video. Thank you.

[@qualqui]

Khaki Campbells? Never heard or seen them before until now, only ducks over here are the Pekins, Muscovies and a Mallard/Pekin mix/hybrid. Nice cattle ya got there, those baby calves are so cute and friendly as well, reminds me of a Kansas family who raised a young bull(for meat), Ollie, of the Angus breed, he was so friendly and playful, even at the end of his fattening up, still wanted to play with Shelly and her kids, but no way josé that's up to 800 lbs. of BIG Critter! CUTENESS OVERLOAD, those puppies are so cute, but since this video is mid-2018, by now they've all grown up and parted ways, lol....I wonder if Customs would permit egg shipment across the border, gonna check that out and since you shipped all the way to Hawaii, the central plateau is a whole closer to the States! Thanks for sharing, keep up the IRIE work and greetings from Querétaro! :)

[@devinhotline2721]

Joe Serrano I’ve seen it before too in chickens. If it happens you can just get the eggs earlier and they will eventually break the habit

[@cooking1.586]

They usually sell them at tractor supply. I've had them, got about 300+ eggs a year per duck.

[@ayeweltz]

love you chris...

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks!!

[@denniswilliams127]

Amazing set up

[@theflockfather4377]

Great video! Well done!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thank you very much!

[@namiesnaturals3557]

Its best to keep the pups 2/3 months old or at least 6 weeks. Iv heard if you wash the eggs bacteria could get in but must wash eggs before you crack it open or chance bactera in your eggs.

[@sharonh4944]

We dont wash our eggs to eat. Usually they arw not that dirty and it's easy to crack carefully if needed.

[@xdsmastermia]

so store bought eggs should be washed? could bacteria be the cause of my stomach aches whenever I eat eggs? I mean it's everytime since I was a kid

[@Ohyet0210]

This needs a duck test lol

[@LivingCoast2Coast]

Nice informative video. Thank you for sharing. Lisa

[@BehindPh]

Big space... I remember my mallard ducks... But now I'm happy with free range with Muscovy ducks

[@Toxicashellmonsanto]

You should not ignore the calf's instinct to 'punch the bag', he is hitting his nose on the metal ring near the nipple. You should fix that so that he doesn't hurt himself.

[@dallassimmons9254]

Thats true i thought of that too, but what is utter punching from the calf, or "punching the bag"?

[@Toxicashellmonsanto]

@@dallassimmons9254 When the calf butts his head up against the milk bag, he does it to get the mother to release more milk. It is instinctual, on both the calf's part and the cow's part.

[@sofiabent9129]

I have a goat that does that and his teeth are so sharp they draw blood. I have all kinds of scars on my arms and face from that stupid thing. I'm getting rid of him and all my goats asap. Never want goats again.

[@whynot4828]

@@sofiabent9129 are they baby goats ?

[@drd6893]

That's natural? They do that to the mother cow! Oh lord

[@HouseDadLife]

Ducks are great creatures, had a bunch for a summer as pets, I led them to a pond to swim, we were friends immediately.

[@user-yv1fh3fc8y]

You’re one happy dude! 😄

[@jamiehood3165]

I like this guy...I like his positivity....I wish I had friends like him.....Hell I wish I had friends period..who am I kidding

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

👍😎👌

[@clodiamandes7153]

Don't have friends? Go out and make some. Of course no one is ever like "best friend"forever but creating a life and caring about other people is a question of time and effort.

[@jamiehood3165]

@@clodiamandes7153 true friends are hard to find most people are too busy

[@susannewinslow5717]

You can also save on feed, instead of dropping it onto the floor, putting it into a Rubbermaid tub of some kind works best Whenever Feeding Ducks. When feeding chickens you can toss it on the floor and they'll pick it right up because they have tiny beaks. Not bill's...👍 hatching eggs don't really matter unless it depends on breed and egg production. Every year there is a new list of which breeds are on the threatened list or near Extinction and then the more standard common breeds that are very easily found. If your into that. I prefer a breed that has a good normal-weight that's not underweight. But lays a good amount of eggs not a tiny amount and has a good coloration so they don't overheat during summer.

[@mickeyewhitlow]

When selling for hatching don't you have to look for a black spot while candling?

[@tng9794]

Great vid. Just subscribed ☺

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks for subscribing!!!

[@cottontail8012]

Thanks for sharing what an awesome place!

[@o0sunsi0o]

I thought so too, the bull was a little scary, though.

[@dawnpickard1052]

I have 15 ducks ,am going to start selling fertile eggs. Was selling just the eggs.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Ive been interestrd in ducks...thanks for insights.

[@john2martinez]

Do your ducks lay year around or are they seasonal? I’m allergic to chicken eggs. Dug eggs are a perfect if not a better substitute.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

They slow down in the winter and the eggs tend to freeze and crack. They still lay a few year round though.

[@contentedspirit9022]

My daughter is highly allergic to chickens and chicken eggs. Eating duck eggs doesn't cause any allergic reaction? I am REALLY interested in more information.

[@Badrattlesnake]

After tax and regulations you will make 25 dollars a month

[@hygfjhghbnjuuhhfffhnd4176]

8 year old Lol

[@snailnslug3]

Ducking big government!

[@marcelogouveia9614]

Government is NOT the answer.

[@WestSyde303]

Government literally means mind control in latin. We live in a corporation. Our fiat currency is backed only by our social security numbers and birth certificates.

[@TheFireofGodtestifyingofJesus]

Um i did not know i was gonna file taxes on my ducks. And still wont. They take my tax money from my 100k a year job. This my wifes and our fun money and helping people money. Make america great dont be a vitch