Category Archives: Ducks
Mrs. Mallard is missed
When she read about the demise of Mrs. Mallard and my lack of good photos of her, my friend came to the rescue. Last year, while I was living in Saskatchewan and missing my animals she took video footage of … Continue reading
Filed under Animal issues, Ducks, Politicking with predators
She howls no more
Sad news here on Howling Duck Ranch. Our namesake (and farm manager) has been killed. Mrs Mallard got taken by a fox yesterday. She’d gone for a swim on the pond and the blasted fox actually got her in the … Continue reading
Filed under Animal issues, Ducks, Politicking with predators
Of ice and hens
A friend of mine from New Zealand asked me the other day why I stay here, when there are much easier places to farm–I’m beginning to wonder that myself! The night before last, it started snowing; it looked like Mother … Continue reading
Filed under Chickens, Ducks, Eggs, Ethical farming, Goats, Learning to Farm, Sustainable Farming, Turkeys
How deep is your l’eau?
We are bilingual in Canada, or so the theory goes. I don’t claim to be, at least not in our two official languages. However, I do remember a few words from my elementary school days, or what my mother affectionately … Continue reading
Filed under Chickens, Ducks, Goats, Sustainable Farming, Turkeys
Pressure canning meat and poultry
This post is at special request of Jo at Little Ffarm Dairy. This past week and weekend, I completed a marathon butchering fest. In total, I butchered 27 chickens, 2 ducks and 4 turkeys which may not sound like much, … Continue reading
Butchering day: turkeys (graphic photo documentary)
Warning: If you are not seriously interested in learning about turkey butchering, seeing the process documented in photos, then I suggest you do not read or look any further. I have, up until today, learned most of what I know … Continue reading
Filed under Animal issues, Chickens, Ducks, Educational, Ethical farming, How to..., personal food sovereignty, Turkeys
