THE DUCKLAB
Every milestone, streak, and small win since the first duck waddled home. Earned badges are lit up. Everything else is exactly what we're working toward next.
CURRENT FARM LEVEL
15 of 22 achievements earned so far.
THE FULL LEDGER
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The day the first duck arrived and immediately acted like it owned the place.
Earned Apr 6, 2026Flock officially reached twelve ducks strong.
Earned May 15, 2026Three heritage breeds in residence: Cayuga, Blue Swedish, Rouen, Campbell, and Runner.
Earned May 10, 2026Every single duck has a name. Yes, including Taco Belle.
Earned May 10, 2026Seven different breeds, one run, zero dull moments.
Earned May 10, 2026One more duck brings the flock to thirteen.
Earned Jul 17, 2026Every breed represented by a proper breeding pair.
4 / 7 breeds pairedThe one that started it all. Yes, we still have the shell.
Earned May 7, 2026Collect a full dozen eggs within a single week.
12 / 12 eggs this weekSeven straight days with at least one egg in the nest.
7 / 7 day streakCrack open a rare double-yolker.
LockedEvery laying-age hen producing on the regular.
Earned Jul 1, 2026Electric fence installed and humming around the run.
Earned Jun 27, 2026Coop locked up tight, every single night, no exceptions.
Earned Jun 16, 2026Live count of days since the last predator was spotted near the flock.
147 day streakFlock rides out a nor'easter safe, dry, and unbothered.
LockedSecond round of coop hardware upgrades complete.
Earned Jul 12, 2026Officially registered and legit on paper.
Earned Jul 2, 2026thedankduckery.com went live to the whole internet.
Earned Jul 1, 2026Paperwork officially submitted to the Farm Service Agency.
In ContactOfficial FSA / USDA certification, framed and hung in the coop.
LockedFirst sale to someone outside the family.
Earned Jul 12, 2026WHERE WE'VE BEEN, WHERE WE'RE HEADED
The story so far, plus the projects we're actively working toward. Dates on future items are targets, not promises — this is a duck farm, not a train schedule.
The first duck arrives and the farm officially begins.
The whole flock is officially named, Taco Bell included.
The one that started it all.
Flock reaches twelve birds across seven breeds, five of them heritage.
Electric fence installed around the run to keep everyone safe.
The Dank Duckery becomes a registered business.
thedankduckery.com goes live.
Every laying-age hen producing on a steady weekly schedule.
Paperwork submitted to the Farm Service Agency and currently in review.
Official FSA / USDA certification, pending review outcome.
First sale of eggs to someone outside the family.
Thirteenth and Fourteenth ducks ( Ancona Ducks ) join the flock.
First ducklings hatched from the flock itself, not bought in.
A formal breeding program for the heritage lines, built out from what we learn this year.