Every summer, the bold green-headed drakes that patrol neighborhood ponds seem to vanish without warning, replaced by drab, ...

There is nothing quite like biting into a ripe, juicy piece of watermelon on a hot day. The sweetness and refreshing coolness hit the spot when the sun is beating down, making it easy to see why it ...

Why ducks need ponds: Water access is vital for ducks’ feather health, mating, foraging, and temperature regulation, making a pond essential for their well-being. Design and setup: Options range from ...

TikTok user Sherry shared a video giving viewers a look at the backyard sanctuary she created for her pet ducks. The clip ...

At least four Georgians have become sick in a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry. The CDC says 184 illnesses have been confirmed nationwide, with many cases involving contact ...

A mother duck and her babies. A Modesto woman tells the story about a family of ducks who came to live in her backyard. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com In a recent column, I told the story of an ...