We decided to publish two different duck covers: a Magpie fronts subscriber and Modern Farm shop copies, while the playful Pekin will pop up on newsstands starting June 16th.

Inside, an eight-page feature details both breeds—along with 10 others—and delivers advice on everything from ordering hatchlings to feeding and housing your flock. Also in the summer issue: how to save tomato seeds and build a compost bin, recipes from America’s most farm-friendly chefs, an in-depth look at the environmental hazards of fertilizer run-off, and much, much more.