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Ducks Raising Ducklings – Musings on Cuteness and Social Behavior of Muscovies

I wasn’t expecting our latest batch of eggs to hatch until this coming Monday, so wasn’t i surprised to notice a bunch of extra, TINY, newly hatched duckling heads tucked in amongst the other ducklings, adults and adolescent muscovies? In … Continue reading

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Prevent Duckling Drownings – Easy DIY Duckling Ramp

Ducks! They LOVE water and are a joy to watch floating, splashing and bathing  in a pond or kiddy pool. But sadly, ducklings can easily drown.  Ducklings ARE born quite buoyant and float easily, but they are tiny and can … Continue reading

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Homestead Update – April 2014

Happy April! The daffodils are blooming, fruit trees (new!) are budding and baby animals are being born all over the farm. Feels good to be alive! Last year: This year: Funny that there is electric netting on the east side … Continue reading

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