Holiday Prep
The holidays this year are something we are admiring from a distance, rather than actively getting into the spirit of. […]
Duck Coop Construction
The ducks are getting a new, permanent home – slowly but surely. Last week we did some deconstruction and site
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backyard livestock, ducks, projects
Out With the Old
How many coops have I built now? Ah, best not to keep track. I honestly forgot that we had a
Portland, I’m Home!
Whose idea was it to move from Eugene to Portland while I am seven months pregnant? Oh, right… it was
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backyard livestock, chickens, ducks, green living, home
Raking Is Not Homework
“I can resist anything but temptation.” -Oscar Wilde This became the theme of my weekend, for better or worse. I
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backyard livestock, design, ducks, garden, winter vegetables
First Duck Eggs
The two runner ducks we raised from ducklings this past spring have both started laying! Those first few eggs are
Goodbye Milt
We found Milt a farm! Our drake, or male duck, is now spreading his love among a large flock of
Strawberry Waffles and Funny Eggs
Like a crazy woman, I went back to the local farm to u-pick more strawberries. Our cupboards are stocked with
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backyard livestock, chickens, cooking, ducks, egg recipes, food preservation, harvest, recipes, u-pick
Duck Flock Decisions
Just like any garden, homesteading life never stays the same. There is always some new challenge, right when you thought
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backyard livestock, ducks
Summer Solstice
Time flies and here we are already at the summer solstice. The sunrise was at 5:30 am and the sun