The Magpie duck has a distinctive, if variable, pied coloring that is hard to perfect. Nevertheless, they make excellent foragers and homestead companions, and are hardy, multi-purpose and lay large eggs.
Read MoreFragile and yet strong, the versatile egg has been the inspiration for many artists throughout history. Egg carving sits among great egg arts of all sizes and styles – painted, dyed, bejeweled, waxed, and etched – into exquisite treasures worthy of being displayed in museums and palaces.
Read MoreHomemade mayonnaise is easy to whip up and rich with flavor. Be prepared — it does require some patience to mix up slowly. Slow and steady is the key.
Read MoreHere are 10 duck keeping questions that both novices and experts often have.
Read More“It was a brave man who first ate an oyster,” Jonathon Swift said, but the first person to eat an egg must have been even braver. Or very, very hungry. Imagine breaking open an egg, not knowing what you’ll find inside!
Read MoreWhy do Europeans keep their eggs unrefrigerated, and Americans don’t?
Read MoreLet’s face it, having backyard chickens is popular, but still pretty unique for most folks. Why not step up the unique a notch and go beyond the standard brown and white eggs by adding blue egg layers to your flock?
Read MoreWith their double coat of waterproof feathers over thick, warm fluffy down and a layer of body fat, ducks (regardless of duck breeds) are exceedingly cold-hardy. They love being outdoors year-round in most climates, perfectly happy playing in the rain and even the snow.
Read MoreKeeping Runner ducks combines the benefits of raising poultry with the entertainment of watching penguin-like bowling pins forage around the yard. After dabbling in call ducks, I increased my flock to include Fawn and White Runner ducks.
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