Articles by Cetawin

2009 brought on the need for a Quack Academy when 11 wonderful little ducklings arrived from Holderread Waterfowl Preservation Center in Corvalis, Oregon. The crew consists of 5 Ancona and 6 Golden Welsh Harlequins. So work began on the academy. I purchased a wonderfully made 6' x 8' shed and...

The coop began in the end of August, 2008. We had just moved to our new house and found the perfect spot on our little 4 acres, nestled in some trees but with plenty of room for the girls. Our DD picked the name of "Eggtopia" and as the Girls will have their own house and area, it has become...

The Blue Brooder The brooder came about when my 8 new additions looked crowded in their plastic tote at a few days old. I sat down with a plan in mind and sketched what I wanted then went searching for supplies around the house. Having built a duck coop and chicken coop, I had left over...

Ingredients: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 4 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 c. milk 1/4 tsp. honey cooking oil or shortening Cooking Instructions Heat oil or shortening in cast iron skillet or pan. Sift dry ingredients into large mixing bowl, add milk and mix thoroughly. Add more flour as necessary to...

Home Page Of CetaWin I am a blissfully married mother of 2 and grandmother of 1 at the age of almost 45 years. I am also owned by a Taco Bell Beast and 6 very spoiled chickens....5 so-so spoiled chickens that I am raising for someone else and 21 new rapidly becoming spoiled chickens! I am...

Ingredients: 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked crisp 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 2 tsp. all purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt dash ground nutmeg 1 cup half and half 4 eggs, beaten 1 pastry shell Cooking Instructions Prepare pastry and fit into a 7 1/2 inch quiche dish. Trim 1/2 - 1 inch beyond the edge of...

Ingredients: 4 1-lb. pcs. whole chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 1 (16-oz.) can tomatoes 2 - 3 tbsp water 1 (6-oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch or powdered arrowroot 1 (8-oz.) c. sugar 2 tbsp ground ginger root 1 tbsp Asian sweet chili sauce Cooking...

Ingredients: 1 c. whole chokecherries 1 tsp. salt 2 c. water 1 egg 2 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. cornmeal 1 tbsp honey 1 c. whole wheat flour 2 tbsp shortening or butter 2 tsp. baking powder juice from 1 c. cooked cherries Cooking Instructions Prepare the chokecherries...

Ingredients: 1/4 c. honey 1/4 c. butter, softened 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp baking powder 1 1/2 c. ground sunflower seeds. with or without shell 1 c. milk 1/2 c. whole or coarse ground sunflower meats Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 325° and grease a loaf...

In March 2010, we moved the Menagerie from Southern Oregon to Northern Kentucky via two U-Hauls including 2 dogs, 19 beloved chickens and 11 ducks. What a trip! Snowstorms, blizzards, white outs and 48+ hour trip took nearly 7 days. But we arrived safely to our new home. We stopped every...

Ingredients: 8 asian or barlett pears, cored and split in half 1 (8-oz.) c. brandy 1/2 c. water 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tbsp cloves 1 c. orange juice Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 300°. Spray a large glass rectangular baking dish with non-stick...

Ingredients: 2 unbaked, prepared 9 in pie shells 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. light brown sugar 2 c. cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 5 oz. evaporated milk 3 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground anise Cooking Instructions Preheat oven...

Ingredients: 5 (8-oz.) c. Basmati Rice 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can Lite or Standard Coconut Milk 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can Water Cooking Instructions Prepare rice in a rice cooker or boil as usual. Allow to cool slightly. Place can of coconut milk in a 2 qt pot with tight fitting lid. Whisk in 1 can of...

Dominique They have a soft contrast barring of white and black, giving them a more mottled appearance than the single combed Barred Rock. Created by Cetawin Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed: The breed originated in the United Kingdom but is known as the oldest breed in...

Ingredients: 2 pc. Small Butternut Squash 1/4 c. Dark Brown Sugar 1/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1/4 tsp. Ground Nutmeg 1/8 tsp. Ground Cloves 1/4 c. Sugar 1/2 c. Water Melted Butter Cooking Instructions Brush a baking dish with butter and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash squash thoroughly and...

Holland The Holland can be either barred or white. Created by Cetawin Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed: The breed is an American breed having been bred for a white egg laying, dual purpose breed. Originally, light-weight stock from imported from Holland was bred with a...

Ingredients: 2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans Chicken, Drained or Roasted Chicken, chopped 1 can Cream of Celery Soup 1 1/2 can Milk 1/2 c. Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 c. Frozen Peas, thawed 1/4 c. Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs 1 - 2 tbsp Butter, melted Salt and Pepper, to taste...