Raising ducks and geese can be rewarding — in many ways. They’re social animals that play out a backyard soap opera on a daily basis. Many species of ducks produce just as many eggs as your average chicken. Duck ...
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4 Forgotten Ways Your Ancestors Stayed Warm During Winter
Your home’s heating is an essential part of your survival in cold weather. Even if your house is insulated well, it will eventually get dangerously cold if your heating system is off or the power grid goes down. Many homesteaders ...
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Down, the fluffy layer of feathers insulating birds, is the warmest natural material for its weight available. When you are raising poultry, ducks or geese for food, you will want to use as much of your birds as possible; plucking ...
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