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    Ducks - are they worth it?

    Thanks so much for the replies. I am leaning toward Muscovy. How well do they fly and is there a risk of them leaving the property? We have 30+ acres and they will be free-ranged with putting them up at night to protect them from predators. I see some of the hatcheries offer to clip their...
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    Ducks - are they worth it?

    If you don't mind, would you please tell me what you raise and what to expect? I would like ducks for meat and eggs, but I don't want anything that is going to taste like pond water. Thanks!
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    Ducks - are they worth it?

    Thanks Paul. Of course, I had to read the entire thread before I watched the video, and now I want ducks! :rolleyes:
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    Homeschooling... pros and cons

    Hi rd: I researched homeschooling a long time before I had the courage to start, so I understand your reluctance to begin. We practiced by doing summer homeschool before we took the plunge. I did not give my kids an option. I told them what I wanted to do and tried to alleviate any concerns...
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    Homeschooling and manual skills?

    Joel, thanks for directing me to this thread. I have to admit, my brain is on overload with these sites (TheEasyGarden, SufficientSelf, and BackYardHerds). There is so much information and I want to absorb all of it. I was raised in a "working" family and my children have always "worked,"...
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    Introducing myself - Not sure where to post this...

    Thanks for the warm welcome. I really appreciate it! Becky ~
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    Introducing myself - Not sure where to post this...

    Introducing myself - Not sure where to post this, but I wanted to get it out of the way. I found Sufficient Self because, well, I am a stalker. I was stalking Beekissed from Backyard Herds (loved the sheep journal!) and then I discovered Dawn419 and decided to stalk her, too, as I am in...
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