There is nothing quite as picturesque as a farmyard setting with chickens, ducks and perhaps a turkey or two wandering around. Unfortunately, a mixed flock may be more trouble than it’s worth. If you’re considering keeping different species of fowl ...
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The Simple Homestead Guide To Making A Down Comforter
Down, the fluffy layer of feathers insulating birds, is the warmest natural material for its weight available. When you are raising poultry, ducks or geese for food, you will want to use as much of your birds as possible; plucking ...
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The Muscovy duck is a bit of an oddball. They have an unusual appearance due to lumpy, heavy mottling around the eyes and beak. The male Muscovy can raise the mottled crest to attract females or warn other males and ...
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