Why Ducks?
Well, why not? Ducks are waterproof, a huge bonus in the Pacific Northwest. They lay eggs, which are, by repute, better for baking than are chicken eggs. They are tasty. They are pretty! What’s not to love?
Duck Setbacks
Things don’t always go smoothly on the farm. Just when our ducks were getting used to being pasture ducks. Just when they were getting the hang of laying eggs in the duckmobile, so the crows couldn’t get at them. Most of the time… Just when egg production was starting to go up again after the…
Pasture Ducks
We have been noticing a problem in the pasture with the onset of hot weather. It is the presence of flies. Deer flies, specifically, but there are many varieties of fly out there. They love poop, especially cow poop. They also like landing on warm, sweaty surfaces, and in the summer, there is no warmer…
Duck Stock
Fair week is fast approaching. Last Thursday, the 31st, we finished up our stock making process. Monday we roasted the carcasses with carrots, celery and onion. Then added water with a dash of vinegar and some salt, and set it to simmering. We kept an eye on it for a couple of days, topping it…
Little Farm in the Big City 