I want to raise muscovy ducks for meat and eggs, keeping only breeding minimum over the winter. Rabbits on pasture also if it makes sense and seems worthwhile.

2 acres residential including the house, but currently still covered in low value timber that will provide an easy opportunity to plant a pasture seed mix when trees are removed. The land also has a natural low area that could easily be dug for pond so I am very keen on the duck idea.

My three year plan is to convert the entire space into pasture forage area for meat and eggs with fruit trees and shrubs.

I would like to create the duck coop this summer and decide on a pasture seed mix to be prepared for having the first birds in 2026.

Some of the main questions revolve around animal welfare for winter, and predator pressure for the N. Bay area. I hope that ducks can remain on pasture for the entire spring and summer with just a portable poultry tractor for overnight shelter and have that inside electric poultry fence to free range all day. Rabbits might compliment this setup also so I would like to consider that into the plans if it can be simple.

Photos show the low pond area and all of the cleared space planted with fruit. Considering pasture seed mix for all future tree clearing areas to provide better forage for 2 acre livestock.

Comments and ideas welcome.
Thanks for reading!