Regenerative Farm Combines Ducks and Blueberries | Parc Carreg Duck Eggs, Wales 

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My brother spent months selecting the right duck variety for his zone 4 woodland riverfront homestead, opting for them over chickens for a number of reasons including maintenance requirements and predator resilience. After painstakingly building them a perfect coop and hatching some ducklings, he raised them for a year only to find out upon excitedly eating his first egg, that he is allergic to duck eggs! Such a tragic yet funny story. He now has a lovely coop of chickens in addition to his 'decorative' river ducks😂

We raised ducks for years, here at Downeast Thunder Farm in Maine, USA. We sold duck eggs to a selective market but would donate any excess (not sold) eggs to a local food pantry. Once while making a delivery to the food pantry, a local patron there asked me what "those" (huge eggs) were. I told him they were duck eggs. He asked me: What do you do with them?" I replied: "Eat them." He then asked: "How do you do that?" I replied: "I use a fork."😁

There is something about the shots with an ocean of ducks that brings me immense joy 😊

All those ducks running out of their tunnel into the open field was one of the cutest things I've seen in a while. I love ducks. They're so adorable and hilarious.

Duck - the “slug slayer” and an “egg layer”. Any way, great content right there, it’s heart warming to hear such care for the environment. Well done!

Asian communities love duck and quail eggs. They were my best customers when I lived near the city and they were always so happy to have found them offered! Always good to reach out to communities that use them in traditional dishes! My Indian coworker would drive 2 hours one way to get lamb meat once a month because it was only available in two cities in our state. Marketing is definitely key when offering niche products!

The first time I ate duck eggs I thought to myself, my god, this is the Rolls Royce of eggs. I couldn't find a better way to describe it. It was absolutely delicious, rich, complete, and way way better than any chicken egg I've ever had. Duck eggs rule.

As a person who is allergic to chicken eggs, I am very grateful of the duck egg producers. I love to bake, so happy to have duck eggs available.

I never considered ducks as a sustainable and holistic part of raising things. Thank you for the insightful advice and quality upload

I made scrambled duck eggs unknowingly once for my granddaughters. My daughter in law asked why they were so yellow, and when we figured out I'd used duck eggs, my granddaughter said they were the best eggs she'd ever had. LOL

Beautiful farm.... we need more people like you in the world. best wishes for continued success

What a great family. Never stop having high ideals and lead the way for others to follow!

Duck eggs are delicious, high quality and incredibly rich, and I love how happy everyone is. It’s win win for humans, animals, landscape, community, biodiversity and balance.

Those sheep have full bellies and are already in a new range with fresh grass. That's the life they live for - from a former shepherdess.

A thorough non-sugar coated discussion by the farmer regarding market potential, diversity, and inputs and outputs.

A rookie with absolutely NO experience becoming a humble master!……. Life doesn’t get any better…….lots of love Josh & Abi!

Very cool. There have been recent studies that show. Regenerative farming puts enough carbon into the ground to off set any methane produced by ruminat animals. Some of the studies even prove the carbon sequestered from regenerative grass raised cattle and other animals almost eliminate the carbon produced by diesel tractors on the farm. Continuing to prove that farming and the eco system can be done hand in hand. Like it was done for centuries before industrial farming.

I don't know what it is, but there is something just profoundly charming about a flock (herd?) of ducks running onto some fresh forage. I have three runner ducks that spend most of the year in my vegetable garden on 'slug patrol' and picking the bugs and larva off of potatoes and brassicas. It was a revelation to me when I realized they could exist inside a vegetable garden without destroying everything like chickens! We also let the ducks run around on the lawn and they are basically local celebrities in the neighborhood. Thanks for sharing this video.

It’s a dream of mine to have a much smaller scale version of this kind of farm; one that produces just enough to feed myself and those dear to me, as well as a small amount of excess to gift to neighbors. What a beautiful and inspiring farm!

Moscovy ducks are my favorite, they'll eat the pests before you can notice them. Smart, hard for predators to get and they're not loud talkers. My grandma has a thriving flock and I'm definitely sure the males are more then 15 pounds. They eat well but once the weather warms up you really don't have to feed them, they love to forage. I definitely think people are missing out if they are squeamish of trying out duck eggs. Also great to make noodles and other things

Always good to see this kind of business model, with a wide diversity of yields. It's really encouraging to see so many innovative new models.

What an amazing and uplifting video to watch, I raised a small flock of Pekin ducks, my cholesterol count was over 5,5. After eating 2 duck eggs on toast for a few months my cholesterol count went down to 4,5. I did not make any other dietary changes! Warms my heart to watch your video!

What a great film. I loved hearing Josh talk about both the ecological benefits of this style of farming, and the difficulties they face in finding a market for their product.

That must the best looking and cleanest duck farm I've ever seen !

I loved this glimpse into another regenerative farm, and the focus on biodiversity and integrating land, animals, plants, and humans.

Some really interesting topics and ideas. I find this channels content so motivating, it is great to see people making positive decisions for their own well being and that of the environment.

I absolutely loved this film. I have Silver Lace Appleyard ducks. They truly are a joy to me and everyone who sees them. They are great foragers, and love the rain, and snow. They lay lovely eggs. Thank you again!!

What a informative film. Farmers like these can keep our food clean and plentiful. Wonderful job.

Very interesting. We’ve got 30 ducks, 50 chickens and 12 geese. The geese are so easy to look after. They are great grazers and guards for the others. We much prefer duck eggs to chicken ones. In fact I think we only got the chickens because, well, it’s taken for granted that people have chickens on their land. We didn’t just got them automatically. We use them for clearing scrub and woodland areas but they seem more interested in trying to sneak into our house and explore. One thing about geese is the noise. You’ll never get complete peace and quiet. Our mistake was having them too close to the house. The ducks however are relatively easy to keep. We’ve got 2 natural ponds we alternate them on and as long as you keep them clean it’s simple. We don’t have the poultry for meat, we are lucky in that we’ve another business that supports us. we just sell the eggs and let them all live their days out in peace.

What a great little video. As another South African who is living in the UK ( technically, a Brit who returned to the isles if you're fussy) , it's great to someone making a go of it. Land is eye-wateringly pricey if you go to the UK and try to buy.I dream of making a living from a small mixed farm business one. My PDC and agroforestry certification will have to come first. Keep up the great stuff, Huw!

What a powerful speaker he is! He is obviously very intelligent and speaks like a teacher

So Interesting! Thank you and may every success come your way with your goals. I have a farm in USA Minnesota. Lots of ducks and wild geese and cranes hang out at the farm and as a sustainable farmer I am glad to have these birds stop by. I love watching your ducks set off from their night time enclosure. I feed 60 wild turkeys in the winter for 4 months.

Wow! We need more farms like this... this might be the best way of farming

This is a great video. Love the fact that they started out knowing nothing about it, and were able to morph into their home business and lifestyle. Great to see and be great to see more of it, which I believe is the way things are heading. I love ducks, they are such characters. I previously had a self sufficient home garden by myself (I am in Australia) with chooks, ducks, sheep and goats. I also had the natural wildlife active in the yard. Kookaburras for snail patrol along with my runner ducks, Magpies for the cutgrubs and to play with my dogs, Maremmas for protecting the stock, goats to keep the overgrowth under control, sheep for the freezer, chooks for the eggs and some for meat and some just for fun, chickens also to dig the newly dug garden beds before planting and also for spider control (funnel webs) and snake alarms (tiger snakes). Organic vegie garden chickens forbidden but ducks allowed for snail and slug patrol (a big issue there). This also accompanied by a myraid of native birds like lorrikeets, galahs, king parrots, tiny finches, lots of bees, etc. The entire setup was on under 1 acre, fully sustained and totally organic. I absolutely loved it, and the runner ducks were rulers of the roost. A daily source of amusement and eggs. Well done to you, I love your set up. 👍👍🙏🙏❤️

Parc Carreg farm’s approach to producing sustainable food from the land is truly inspiring. Their method of combining ducks and blueberries is a perfect example of how nature can work together to create a self-sustaining system. By allowing the ducks to forage in the blueberry fields, they naturally control pests and fertilize the soil, which in turn helps the blueberry bushes grow. This not only provides nutritious food for the ducks but also produces high-quality blueberries without the use of harmful pesticides.

Duck eggs are definitely the future of ducks.

This video is so inspiring, I was just looking about duck farm in other country as I have 300 ducks in my farm, a layer duck that ready to produce eggs. Every day in the morning I harvest the eggs. About the market, of course it's not easy as duck eggs is more expensive than chicken eggs, but here in Indonesia we make duck eggs to salted eggs, and it's pretty common to eat salted eggs in here.

Geese being able to digest vegetation is great information thanks and by the way bakers tend to prefer duck eggs at least in Punjab Pakistan.

Thankyou for your story It's real nice seeing and hearing how you are working with the ducks and nature . Seeing this makes the world feel that bit softer. Thankyou Love Australia

I once had silver Welsh harlequins … their eggs are perfect, not nearly as “meaty” as other duck eggs, more like chicken eggs. So, way more palatable in general I think…, and they’re just gorgeous. I would have them again. The eggs are also perfect! for baking (all duck eggs are).

Such a brilliant example of the freedom of going into agriculture without a background in it. On the side, that accent sounds very Zimbabwean.

I absolutely love ducks and have raised as pets, 200 hundred or so. We were fortunate to have swamps on our land. Their eggs are exceptional for baking, especially sponges. They are good eating which took me quite a while to slaughter simply because they were pets. Asian market is a good suggestion. Thanks for sharing.

Refreshing to hear a common sense ,truly natural perspective that doesn't demonize humanity's presence in caring for and managing lands. Great presentation. No dead time!

Thank you for your service to humanity & the future of the planet!! Lovely farm!

I totally agree we him, we are not separate from the natural world this is only a perception that we are ,perpetuated by linear thinking rather than thinking in wholes.

The views the gent had towards the end were enlightening. His views were maybe no different from most others in the world. We ARE part of the circle of life and the is NO reason to not integrate ourselves into the wider concepts. Methane is a much misunderstood gas. Bring it on.

I taught English in China for several years, the markets in China will stock duck eggs. My Chinese wife told me duck eggs have twice the fat of chicken eggs. I don't know if that is nutritionally relevant, or not? You have done a great job here. If the need ever arises for some way to deal with fleas and tick infestations, the Guineafowl is remarkable for all those small beings that irritate us can be gone with a surprisingly limited number of birds. Their blue eggs are tasty but the birds tend to hide their eggs and some time must be invested in finding a meal. They are a bit noisy but having no fleas or ticks on a farm is remarkable. Regardz!

Thank you for your pragmatic critical thinking! My country could have really used true leaders like you. Kudos!

Thank you so much for this fascinating and inspiring film. I've only eaten duck eggs once! I recall that they were delicious but not widely available. Now that we've moved to the Tregaron area in Wales I can order Parc Carreg eggs from Watson & Pratts, who now supply us our weekly organic veggie box. We'd love to support this kind of agriculture that puts biodiversity up there alongside earning a profit!

Huw, thanks for showing us another example of regenerative farming. This seemed like a good balance of animals and plants and it is located in a beautiful setting.

I had ducks growing up, they make wonderful pets. And the eggs are so rich, just delicious. They're larger than chicken eggs, so you have to know how to adjust your recipes. Totally worth it.

Ducks are amazing creatures. They are adorable and personable, and they're fantastic foragers of pests. That being said, they are EXTREMELY messy, especially compared to chickens. They need water to eat and clean their beaks and feathers. You can fill a tub with clean water and ducks will dirty it and the surrounding area within minutes. The abundance of water required to maintain a small flock costs much more than it would a large flock of chickens unless you live near a body of fresh water.

I have been trying to get people to embrace ducks and geese for awhile and I run into the same squeamishness problem. One thing that helped was to get miniature ducks which lay eggs quite close to chicken egg size. Seems weird but making it look closer to chicken eggs settled peoples minds

I loved this film, this story, the music and images! This great couple are living out my fantasy farm life - blueberries, ducks and sheep! Duck eggs started to become a sought after ingredient in Australia about 10 years ago when people started hearing about the enhanced nutritional value of them compared to chicken eggs. So I'm wishing Josh and Abi the best luck and I hope they know that some of us are green with envy.

What an absolutely inspiring production! I am personally amazed and impressed! I cannot thank you enough for your efforts, as I’ll forever dream for such an opportunity!

We were out of our own chicken eggs on baking day. I said to the youngsters, let us try our duck eggs. They made the creamiest yellow cake that we had ever had. From then on, cakes were made with the duck eggs. Convince the local bakeries, and that may help you on sales. Cheers, Ron from Illinois.

this is so inspiring! one thing that cant be stressed enough is what a great way to spend your life. in touch with animals, feeding people and learning learning learning.

An exceptional example of symbiotic organic farming on a family size property...well done...!!!

My family is considering getting ducks eventually, we live in Alaska and a LOT of differences in how to care for ducks will have to be done. We’re still trying to figure out the planning of everything before taking the plunge, we jumped into chickens a while back without fully having everything we needed for them, and we struggled to keep them going before we had to move and sold them. We don’t want to repeat that mistake again, so even if it takes 3-5 years to get a good duck setup I think we’ll get a good system going!

This is inspiring. Taking notes for the homestead my wife and I are saving to build. Wish us luck! 🤙🏼

These ducks are indeed mighty. Well done coach.

Very impressive Who says you are first generation in farming What you explained in video was very sensible Would love to live a life like your to learn more about what mother nature bestows us with and experience all this before i die and at the same time to give back my little contribution back in this ecosystem 👌💐🙏👍

Thank you very much! We are keeping ducks and geese because they can survive the harsh winters here in AB, Canada. They need a predator proof shelter for the night and also patches of straw on the snow when they are outside during the day otherwise they would freeze their feet. We also give them a kiddie pool to play in when it's not too cold.

This farm is amazing! Btw I used to travel a lot in south-east Asia, and had the chance to eat a lot of duck eggs there. That's really good! Western people should try it!

Nice video Huw! Great new adventure and all the best to you and your team! The world really needs this.

This Couple is so cool! So many good and successful ideas, because they just go with the flow, while they watch Nature. So clever! Working with it, rather than against it.

What a wonderful example of sustainable farming.

Duck eggs are easier to be marketed in areas with a large Asian population. Now most large cities in the West have it. You could also make the fermented duck eggs Asians use. I like your geese they look like not being noisy.

Wonderful filming and content!

Love how the combination of ducks and blueberries worked out so well in your climate. Inspirational ag. Keep up the fine work.

I love what y'all are doing and how you're doing it. Best of luck to you in your business and be thankful for the beautiful lives you've been blessed and blessed yourselves with.

Golden 300's are a hybrid that outlays Campbells by about 30%, and they are also an excellent forager. During laying season ours will lay an egg a day, sometimes 2.

You are doing a great service to the world these days you hardly find organic food in my country Pakistan ts very rare but now people are being aware of it 👍👍👍🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰 BEST WISHES FROM PAKISTAN

Good job describing the integration of the lifestyle, the natural setting and the business. Josh comes across as a modest, sympathetic actor to be appreciated and cheered on. I also learned a lot about ducks.

You and Abi have built a beautiful farm, well done. I really enjoyed the video, thanks!

Amazing people god bless your family and you and your partner for having the courage to leave the city life behind and following your dreams 😑😍😍

Thank you for sharing! Duck eggs are delicious. They are also extremely rich in vitamins and minerals and much more digestible than chicken eggs.

Wow! Look at those sheeps...so so healthy ❤

I think this could be my life’s calling, thank you for the inspiration!

Congratulations Huw and what a nice, productive farm.

Very interesting. I like seeing where people doing things they love and thinking about the impact it has on the environment too.

Thank you for a wonderful video. Well done. And, a very thoughtful, humble gentleman with noble aspirations and keen insights into the biological systems of his farm. Reminds me of a young Wendell Berry. All the best to you and your family.

Very enjoyable film. It is a real challenge to balance the land. Natural remedies work best but a farmer must also provide for his family. Not just food but all the other things. I applaud the ould world technology that uses nature to achieve symbiosis. Great job Huw.

Beautiful farm and the video friend. Big L.

Ducks are awesome. Very intelligent

I could listen to him the entire day !

I was really looking forward a video with ducks, thankss

Ducks eggs are so rich and delicious. love them soft scrambled.

What an informative video! Thank you so much for sharing your process and your philosophy about your farm.

The past decades have had increase migration from rural to urban areas. But I keep running into the scenarios with the opposite effect. People with office jobs escaping the city. Love it ❤

Thinking about the energy web on your property is great. I like your idea of the duck pond water system. A flood and drain would be great to see.

Been wondering when we'd see another Regenerative Farms video. Great to see this!

this is so inspiring ! Thank you so much Abi and Josh 👍👍😊😍

This also is what attracts me as a great look at ways to farm.. I’m still at gardening stage yet one day I’d like to do things like you guys do.

I think ducks and geese are the real farming. they simply do really well on pasture. it's nuts how chicken focus people are. chickens are needed but the real future is ducks and geese, and turkeys. plus ducks and geese herd.

This video was so good and inspiring! I've been thinking about ducks, and this definitely pushed my thoughts even further along!

My mother used to get duck eggs from Long Island when I was growing up, I grew to love them. They are incredibly rich. Being of Irish ancestry, with immigrant Irish grandparents, soft boiled eggs were a regular thing. I've had soft boiled duck eggs and they are utterly fabulous. Whenever I can get them, I do.

Josh, you tick all the boxes, informative,articulate,and interesting. I live on 7 acres in rural NSW and keep chickens, ducks and geese . The ducks are a mix of Campbells, Muscovies and Silver Appleyards . I would happily discontinue keeping chickens in favour of more waterfowl, my only reservation is that they are messier and water wasteful . I intend to install a pond which should improve the situation. Incidentally I much prefer duck eggs. Thanks very much for your posting and I will look forward to future videos.

Beautiful and well done Josh and Abi. Look lekker!