Oddbean

Benefits of raising ducks on a regenerative farm: 1. Pest control Ducks are natural foragers and will control population levels of slugs, snails and insects Pest patrol > pesticide 🦆 2. Soil fertility Duck droppings are rich in nutrients, especially nitrogen. This enhances soil fertility and promotes healthier crops Duck poop > synthetic fertilizer 🦆 3. Weed management Ducks graze on young weeds and help provide natural weed control which reduces competition for crops Weed patrol > herbicide 🦆 4. Biodiversity enhancement Integrating ducks into a farm increases biodiversity which helps create more resilient pond ecosystems 🦆 5. Meat and egg production Ducks offer a sustainable source of meat and eggs which nourish our family and generate income for the farm 🦆 6. Aesthetic value Ducks add charm and beauty to a farm and offer opportunities for unique farm education and visitor experiences 🦆 Overall, ducks support ecological health and enhance productivity and resilience of the land #nostr #bitcoin #farm #ducklife #farmer #regenerative https://m.primal.net/LAvN.jpg

Indian runners are a hardy and widely considered to be low maintenance. They adapt well and are excellent foragers which reduces inputs needed (so long as you have a healthy biodiverse farm with lots to forage on). Less prone to health issues and good without much supervision. Good layers if you want eggs 👍🏽

Will be a challenge to face as the flock expands. Small fences allow us to rotate the ducks through forest zones and duck shacks offer the ducks and eggs protection at night. We also have a big dog named Deus who wanders Will post predator encounters and how we solved them to nostr as they come up