Is There a Doctor in the House?
When you own livestock, it's a good lesson to be prepared, be brave, and be responsible, but know that you can always ask for help!
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- Apr 29, 2019
- 2 min
Muscovy
It has been about a year with ducks, and we had yet to see any eggs..
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- Feb 11, 2019
- 4 min
On The Fence
The majority of practicing husbandry boils down to how good you can build a fence.
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- Jan 29, 2019
- 4 min
Eating at the Ground Level
Why do we bother? All this extra work and time spent making, baking, prepping, tending, feeding and watering. It seems like a lot - and some
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- Dec 7, 2018
- 1 min
Putting Our Eggs in a Basket...
We are very proud to have our eggs featured in their dishes, and to be considered part of their collection of quality local farms.
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- Nov 23, 2018
- 3 min
Bless This Mess
In preparation for the big day, I can be a little intense... The Homestead Husband knows to stay faaar out of this Big Momma's way, when
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- Oct 24, 2018
- 2 min
Fancy Feathers
One of the major homesteading "rules of engagement", is using the natural resources available to you, and avoiding waste. With th
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- Oct 1, 2018
- 2 min
The Quack Shack
We're a little quackers around these parts, but we try to keep things looking nice when possible. Here's how our pond-dwellers are l
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- Sep 6, 2018
- 3 min
Disappearing Ducklings
I went down to feed and water them, and could only find two. I rubbed my eyes, thinking I wasn't awake enough yet. My coffee was only
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- Aug 5, 2018
- 3 min
Duck Pond - Part 3: Home on The Range
There are some new additions to our flock! Please give a warm welcome to Jaques & Jillian - a mated pair of French Toulouse Geese.
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- Jul 26, 2018
- 2 min
Duck Pond - Part 2: Rain is a Good Thing
I have never been one to wish for rain, but after the Homestead Husband laid down the duck pond liner last night, I have been doing my rain
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- Jul 23, 2018
- 2 min
Duck Pond - Part 1: Prep
We brought home six Muscovy ducklings a couple of weeks ago and oh my goodness are they so cute. They are also very messy, and getting very
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