Cougar Chronicle
May 22, 2026
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A suitable habitat for ducks should include a large area with layered
bedding.
Ducks are more sociable than chickens.
Ducks truly love the water.
If you own a duck, specialized food is recommended.
Ducks love peas in their food.
Fun Fact: If a pet duck sees wild ducks, it might fly away with them.
(This begs the question: Can ducks be domesticated or are they only
pretending? Maybe they’re just in it for the free food and nice
bedding?)
Stay tuned next week for Quail Talk with Hazel S.
Please send in any animal husbandry questions to Guidance class.
Liam, Shep and Hazel will answer these questions and questions will
be featured in a Friday morning podcast.
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