At Mint Berry Homestead, our waterfowl roam freely around our pond, just as nature intended. While we’ve faced challenges, such as managing an overgrowth of turtles and protecting our flock from wild predators, we’ve adapted and created the best possible free-range environment for them.

In response to a heartbreaking loss of our newly hatched ducklings, we’ve started building what we call “Duckling Cove.” This safe haven is a 20-foot wide and over 30-foot-long duck yard that extends into the water. Duckling Cove is designed to be accessed only from the water, providing protection from land predators. It also ensures that ducklings stay at a safe distance from the pond until they’re ready, guarding them from turtle predation.

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