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The Great Duck Race!!!

The Great Duck Race!!!

Posted on June 22, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Recently our duck, Betty, decided to be sneaky and laid a nest of eggs. You would not believe just how smart a duck can be

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Giveaway14 Comments on The Great Duck Race!!!
What To Expect When Your DUCK Is Expecting

What To Expect When Your DUCK Is Expecting

Posted on June 18, 2015April 3, 2019 by Mindie

This is a topic I never thought I would be writing about. I collect my eggs religiously, so when Betty the duck started only giving

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Posted in DucksTagged Baby animals, Ducks18 Comments on What To Expect When Your DUCK Is Expecting
Avian Influenza, What you need to know

Avian Influenza, What you need to know

Posted on June 3, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

By now, if you have poultry or even just watch the news, you have heard about “Bird Flu.” But what do you really know about

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Avian Influenza, Chicken, Children, Ducks, Fair12 Comments on Avian Influenza, What you need to know
Bill Gets A Grip, Finally

Bill Gets A Grip, Finally

Posted on October 26, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

So the last time we checked in with you all, Bill the duck was trying his darnedest to take me out. He was the new

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks14 Comments on Bill Gets A Grip, Finally
What A Jerk! Yes, I’m Talking About A Duck!

What A Jerk! Yes, I’m Talking About A Duck!

Posted on October 18, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

So about three weeks ago, we added a new member to our flock. If you follow our blog, then you know we got a male

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks26 Comments on What A Jerk! Yes, I’m Talking About A Duck!
And Then Along Came Bill

And Then Along Came Bill

Posted on September 26, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

As you may or may not know, we have a duck named Betty. She was born this spring and we had hoped she would become

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks24 Comments on And Then Along Came Bill
Farewell to Fred

Farewell to Fred

Posted on August 29, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Sometimes in life, events occur, beyond your control, that just rip the wind from your lungs. And while you get through those dark moments, you

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Homestead, Tales of Fred the duck36 Comments on Farewell to Fred
I Fought the Law and the Law……

I Fought the Law and the Law……

Posted on July 10, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

So if you have been following along with the tales of Fred the duck, you will remember that last time, he and the new female

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Tales of Fred the duck28 Comments on I Fought the Law and the Law……
Fred the Duck Finds a Friend

Fred the Duck Finds a Friend

Posted on June 30, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Back at the end of April, I shared with you all the tale of Happiness, Heartache, and Hope. It was a little tale of two

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Tales of Fred the duck21 Comments on Fred the Duck Finds a Friend
Why You Should Consider Backyard Ducks

Why You Should Consider Backyard Ducks

Posted on May 6, 2014February 8, 2018 by Mindie

The popular trend the past few years is to have a few chickens in your backyard for egg production. And don’t get me wrong, I

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Homestead33 Comments on Why You Should Consider Backyard Ducks
Happiness, Heartache and Hope

Happiness, Heartache and Hope

Posted on April 26, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

A year ago I got the “I want a duck” bug. I had been to various farm stores and looked in those big metal tubs

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks, Experiences, Homestead, Tales of Fred the duck47 Comments on Happiness, Heartache and Hope
Ducks Grow Up ~ {Wordless Wednesday}

Ducks Grow Up ~ {Wordless Wednesday}

Posted on August 21, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

   

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Wordless Wednesday5 Comments on Ducks Grow Up ~ {Wordless Wednesday}
Fred, the mixed up duck

Fred, the mixed up duck

Posted on July 30, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Once upon a time there was a girl who really wanted a duck. Every time she went to the feed store she would look at

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks, Homestead, Tales of Fred the duck12 Comments on Fred, the mixed up duck
Darling ducklings or dirty little buggers?

Darling ducklings or dirty little buggers?

Posted on April 24, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When people think about or see ducklings, they usually go “awwwww.” I was no different then the rest of you. For some strange, unknown reason

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks, Homestead1 Comment on Darling ducklings or dirty little buggers?
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