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How to Protect Poultry from Hawks

How to Protect Poultry from Hawks

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Mindie

  Raising poultry, such as chickens and ducks, take a lot of investment in time and care. The last thing anyone wants is to loose

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Posted in Chickens, DucksTagged Chickens, Ducks, Hawks8 Comments on How to Protect Poultry from Hawks
Top 5 posts of 2017

Top 5 posts of 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017January 21, 2018 by Mindie

Its hard to believe another year is almost over…. And while I am saddened to see this year slip away, I am thrilled with the

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Posted in Round UpsTagged craft, Ducks, Recipes, Round Up4 Comments on Top 5 posts of 2017
Cold Weather Duck Care

Cold Weather Duck Care

Posted on November 7, 2017January 18, 2018 by Mindie

For anyone in colder climates, caring for outdoor animals in the winter can cause worry, especially if it is your first winter caring for these

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Posted in DucksTagged Ducks, Homestead, winter8 Comments on Cold Weather Duck Care
Celebrate With Us and Win!

Celebrate With Us and Win!

Posted on October 6, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I am so excited to announce that our duck, Baby Girl, has been crowned Miss Flock-tober 2017!!! Not only that, we are making history, as

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Giveaway9 Comments on Celebrate With Us and Win!
A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”

A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”

Posted on July 27, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

This spring and into the summer has been a battle of epic proportions. Our two female ducks kept hiding nest, trying to make another bid

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks10 Comments on A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”
Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Posted on July 25, 2017January 29, 2018 by Mindie

I’d like to say that this was the first time I had ever dealt with an egg bound animal, but I can’t. Being egg bound

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Ducks5 Comments on Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention
Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs

Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs

Posted on December 8, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

In recent year, many folks have taken more of an interest in where their food comes from and the quality of that food. This phenomenon

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Ducks13 Comments on Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs
The Ducklings are Here!

The Ducklings are Here!

Posted on August 5, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When you let nature do what nature does, you can never be sure when nature will do it! What do I mean by that? Well

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks10 Comments on The Ducklings are Here!
Oops, They Did It Again……

Oops, They Did It Again……

Posted on July 14, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

If you have been around our blog a while, you may remember last year how we got Betty (our female duck) a boyfriend because she

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks14 Comments on Oops, They Did It Again……
When you clean the critter shed and find……

When you clean the critter shed and find……

Posted on June 15, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When you are a homesteader, you learn to roll with the punches. Oh sure, you try your best to plan, but nature has a way

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged critter, Ducks18 Comments on When you clean the critter shed and find……
When Ducks Attack (And it’s your fault)

When Ducks Attack (And it’s your fault)

Posted on May 4, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Ducks are not like other “pets.” They don’t jump up and lick your face like a dog that is happy to see you. They don’t

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, critter, Ducks28 Comments on When Ducks Attack (And it’s your fault)
So What Ever Happened to Betty’s Brood? (A Duck Update)

So What Ever Happened to Betty’s Brood? (A Duck Update)

Posted on January 21, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

It has been a long time since I did a Duck Tales post. The last time I shared was this spring as Betty’s brood of

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Homestead8 Comments on So What Ever Happened to Betty’s Brood? (A Duck Update)
Betty’s Babies Are Growing Up!

Betty’s Babies Are Growing Up!

Posted on July 18, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I have watched baby ducks grow up before…. when we got our original two ducks a few years ago. Ducks grow FAST. But as with

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks12 Comments on Betty’s Babies Are Growing Up!
We have Babies on Board *Warning* Cuteness overload!!

We have Babies on Board *Warning* Cuteness overload!!

Posted on July 13, 2015March 13, 2018 by Mindie

If you have been following us lately, you will know our female duck, Betty, pulled a quick one on us and hid a nest of

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Posted in DucksTagged Ducks29 Comments on We have Babies on Board *Warning* Cuteness overload!!
Broody Betty is about to become a Mommy!!!

Broody Betty is about to become a Mommy!!!

Posted on July 7, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Anticipation is at an all-time high around our homestead. Betty the duck went broody and hid a nest of eggs. She has been sitting on

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks12 Comments on Broody Betty is about to become a Mommy!!!
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