At My Little Farm, our heritage ducks are a constant presence in the landscape—paddling through puddles, foraging in the meadows, and quietly tending the land in their own way. Unlike chickens, which scratch and dust-bathe, ducks are natural pest controllers, keeping slugs, insects, and weeds in check while fertilising the soil as they roam. Their instinctive, low-impact way of farming makes them a perfect fit for our regenerative approach, enriching the land as they produce some of the richest, most flavourful eggs you’ll ever taste. A Natural Life on the Land Our ducks live a completely free-ranging life, spending their days moving between grassy pasture, shallow water areas, and woodland edges, following the rhythms of the land. Unlike conventional duck farms, which often confine birds in sheds or pens, we let our ducks roam—swimming, preening, and hunting for natural food sources like small insects, worms, and plant shoots. At night, they return to sheltered, secure housing, where they lay their eggs in the soft bedding of their nests. These eggs—larger, richer, and more nutrient-dense than chicken eggs—have a creamy texture and deep golden yolks, a true reflection of their diverse natural diet. Life in the Duck Flock Ducks move as a tight-knit community, and their habits bring a different energy to the farm: Mornings: A slow waddle out to the fields, chattering softly as they begin their day’s work. Midday: Foraging for slugs and insects in the garden, keeping crops protected without the need for pesticides. Evenings: A dip in the water before heading home, their webbed feet aerating the soil as they move. Nights: Tucked safely away in their shelters, where they lay their beautiful, thick-shelled eggs before dawn. Ducks & Regenerative Farming Beyond their eggs, our ducks play a crucial role in building a resilient farm ecosystem. Their constant movement naturally spreads fertility across the land, their love of water helps create healthy, moisture-rich soils, and their gentle foraging keeps pests at bay without disrupting delicate plant life. They work alongside the land rather than against it—a true example of regenerative farming in action. Through the seasons, our duck flock remains an integral part of the farm’s balance, a reminder that farming can be both productive and symbiotic—nurturing the land while providing for the people who call it home.
