Raising chickens in your backyard has become a trend not just for aspiring farmers, but for anyone wanting to be even a little self-sufficient. There's also something meditative about watching hens ...

Ducks are larger on average than chickens, so the nest boxes may need to be enlarged a bit to entice them in. The minimum for a duck is 14 inches by 14 inches, but bigger is always better. Ducks often ...