Author Lisa Steele is one of the most trusted voices in small-flock
poultry keeping. Her first book, Fresh Eggs Daily, was all about
healthy, natural care for chickens. Now comes Duck Eggs Daily, an
equally valuable guide to raising ducks for eggs and companionship.
This is also a book for chicken keepers who want to add ducks to their
flock. While ducks can live happily with chickens, ducks are different
in many important ways. Steele provides an information-packed,
beautifully photographed how-to for raising - and living with - happy,
healthy ducks. She examines every aspect of her ducks' lives, including
duck houses and pools, health care, duck behavior and blending ducks
into a chicken flock. She provides a breed chart and a selection of
favorite recipes using duck eggs.
What's behind the fast-growing interest in raising ducks? An increasing
awareness of the superior nutrition and taste of duck eggs (compared to
chicken eggs) and a desire for a personal connection with the foods we
feed our families. Foodies and chefs are embracing the appeal of duck
eggs. And many doctors recommend duck eggs for people allergic to
chicken eggs.