Tag Archive for ‘duck eggs’
EGGS!
We are eggstastic (sorry, just had to put that pun in!) that our chooks and ducks are back in the egg business (sorry no extra’s). For some reason, this winter (could be because of old age or extreme weather conditions) we weren’t getting any eggs
URBAN HOMESTEAD RECORD HARVEST!!!
These last few days, I too have been anxiously waiting the final harvest tally from Justin.
JUNE HARVEST TALLY
June is the tipping point month were things can either go up hill or downhill … and fast! So far, we are holding steady. Some things are growing well, while others not so much.
FOWL PLAY
Last week and a half was a rough one, really rough – still is. I know many of you who have been following the duckie saga on our Facebook accounts – thanks for your concern and prayers. One of our duckies sustained a bad neck injury. It happened when the duckies were rough housing – seems [...]
MAY HARVEST TALLY
Weighing in for the month of May 748 lbs of produce (vegetables, fruits and herbs) 90 Duck eggs 80 Chicken eggs 17 lbs of Honey Grow Your Own Groceries Here how you can join us in our collective growing effort Tally Guidelines Any “poundage” grown by you on your property, patio, window sill or community [...]
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Jordanne lookin cute with her apron answers animal questions Volunteers and Freedom Gardeners field gardening questions from the fair goers Later in the day Farmer D & J come in to check in and chat with the volunteers I just love this statement – “WILL WORK FOR FOOD SECURITY” because this lifestyle is one that’s [...]
APRIL HARVEST TALLY
April Weigh In As the growing season gets longer, the poundage is going up. Pretty soon, God willing, we’ll be inundated with summer/bulk crops. Can’t wait to taste our first cucumbers, tomatoes or peppers of the season. Also looking forward to peaches. In the meantime we are enjoying strawberries, loquats, broccoli, radishes, potatoes, all sorts [...]
LIFE ON AN URBAN HOMESTEAD
DIY car maintenance It’s a jungle out there On the preservation front On the Homefront Well, it was bound to happen sometime. Didn’t think we’d escape the summer with out it. The dog days of summer are upon us with a bit of humidity thrown in for good measure. The harvest is slowly picking up, [...]
DUCK EGG REVIEW
A fellow Pasadena blogger commented about using our duck eggs for the first time. It’s really neat to read other’s experience using fresh, homeraised eggs. Read what she had to say (thanks Jill for the nod!) A side note about our ducks, since folks are asking. We have Khaki Campbell (or just Campbell) ducks. A [...]
