How My Family Raised Ducks For Eggs During The Depression (No Feed Bills, No Chemicals)

My family raised ducks for eggs by utilizing available resources found around the house—such as greens, snails, small crabs, rice bran, and food scraps—and letting the ducks forage in the fields, ponds, and gardens. We built the coop from salvaged materials and kept it clean and dry without using chemicals, which helped save money during the Great Depression.