Diversifying Into Duck Eggs – The Superfood You’ve Never Heard Of | On Farm Story

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This case study shares the experiences of Taranaki duck farmers Dawn and Glen Bendall. On their 214-acre farm, they raise ducks, sheep, and cattle. The Bendalls have 350 laying ducks that produce 200 to 250 eggs daily.

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