backyard ducks
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Episode 295 Aylesbury Duck / Fiona on Hatching Ducklings with Broody Chickens / Mixed Berry Crostata / Sweet Corn
In this week’s episode, we spotlight the critically endangered heritage breed Aylesbury Duck. Fiona joins us to talk about using her broody Orpington hens to hatch and brood ducklings. We also share our recipe for delicious mixed berry crostata and offer some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on sweet corn. Pre-order our book! The Chicken… Continue reading
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Episode 187 Magpie Ducks and Vent Sexing
In this week’s episode, we spotlight a beautiful member of the domestic waterfowl family, the Magpie duck. For our main topic, we take a deep dive into the history and origins of vent sexing. We share our recipe for simple and delicious rice custard and we get some retail therapy with chicken strollers. Grubbly Farms… Continue reading
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Episode 180 Call Ducks and Marc and Katy Metzer
In this week’s episode, we spotlight the adorable Call Duck and chat with Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms about how to take care of ducklings. We share some duck egg 101 info, and finish up with a book review of Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks. Grubbly Farms – click here for our affiliate… Continue reading