Our flock of 14 ducks has slowed production for the winter. We are not adding any lights or extra feed to keep them at high production. We collect 12-18 eggs per week.Meet the flock:The muscovies are our older ducks, about 2 years old. They are less productive egg layers. However, their chill personalities and general quietness make them our favorite breed.The younger gals...

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The coming growing season will be the seventh we have spent at this house. While we have made many improvements to the yard and garden, it is hard not to notice the progress we haven't made. This land has proven to be the most difficult, inhospitable, unforgiving place I have ever gardened. Which is saying something, because I have always gardened in the...

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