Pasture-Raised Duck Eggs

We will have eggs available for on-farm pickup in spring 2026.

We have a flock of 17 ducks, most of which are Indian Runners, a breed known for being highly active foragers. We provide a balanced feed to ensure all nutritional requirements are being met and our ducks spend every day outside foraging for grass, bugs etc. They spend the night in a coop to keep them safe from the foxes, raccoons, and other predators that frequently visit our property. We purchased our ducks as chicks and raised them in a brooder until they were old enough to move outside.

Cooking with Duck Eggs

In the picture above, one of our duck eggs (top) is shown next to a store-bought chicken egg (bottom). Duck eggs have larger yolks with a richer color. They also have higher protein, fat, and vitamin content than chicken eggs. Duck eggs are fantastic for baking and many people say they lead to richer baked goods. Except in the winter (when our ladies take a break from laying) our family uses duck eggs for everything: scrambled eggs, fried eggs, quiches, baking, etc.

Why do we raise ducks instead of chickens?

Many local farms and grocery stores carry pasture-raised chicken eggs but it's hard to find pasture-raised duck eggs. Duck eggs are wonderful for cooking and baking and we're hoping to share them with our local communities. Ducks are very cold hardy and tolerate the brutal Ohio winters well- even though they always have the option of their warm, dry coop, they still spend plenty of time out in the snow. Finally, ducks are curious, playful, and nothing beats seeing their excitement when a rainy day fills their pasture with new puddles to play in.

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