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    Quickest maturing breed of the large breeds

    LOL-- no way! I'm not going to sacrifice the tastiest part of the duck.
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    Quickest maturing breed of the large breeds

    The only caveat with Pekins (well, waterfowl in general) is that they're a pain to pluck. The Featherman is, sadly, not up to the job, so I have to do them by hand. Also, scalding at 145F won't do the job; it needs to be about 165F.
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    Rare Day-Old Pilgrim Goslings Ready to Ship the Week of April 23rd

    Thanks guys! Unfortunately, they were snapped up almost immediately-- I've sent you both PMs. Now I need to figure out how to edit the listing...
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    BST Discussion

    Indeed! 'Tis resolved-- ad posted, and getting good response. Thank you!
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    Please help a sick baby

    Sorry to hear that. It sounds like you went above and beyond the call of duty to try and save her; sometimes it just isn't meant to be, sadly.
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    Pilgrim selection

    They look fine to me! Don't see much white on the females or gray on the males; no knobs on the bills... can't see if they have the double fat lobes though.
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    Faverolles as meat birds

    Hey neighbor! I'm up the road a few miles, in Hallsville. Small world! I'm not sure what age he's butchering, but I'll mention this thread to him.
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    Marking eggs

    Modern pencils are graphite; the term "pencil lead" is an anachronism. They're totally safe in that regard.
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    Quickest maturing breed of the large breeds

    We roast our ducks for the most part. Duck meat is totally dark, even the breast. I would compare it to a bizarre hybrid of chicken and pork. Crispy roasted duck skin is basically meat candy.
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    Rare Day-Old Pilgrim Goslings Ready to Ship the Week of April 23rd

    Due to a pair of buyers backing out at the last minute, I have two lots of six Pilgrim goslings (so, 12 birds total) scheduled to hatch and ship the week of April 23rd. The goslings are $14/each. Shipping and handling for a batch of six is $15; S&H for all twelve is $20. Total cost for six...
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    New member from Missouri!

    Thanks, everyone! Hey, neighbor! You know, I went to NMSU (Truman State) in Kirksville, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
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    BST Discussion

    Hi, there! First off, thank you for providing this awesome community. Now, my question: Is there a delay before the system acknowledges that you've reached the 20-post level? I need to post an ad, and have spent an enjoyable afternoon making posts on the forum (you've got some great folks...
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    Pilgrim selection

    Yeah, there's nothing majorly wrong with McMurray's geese... except that they always seem to be sold out! I believe Metzer gets theirs from the same place as McMurray-- there just aren't many major producers of such a rare breed. For what it's worth, if you're looking for goslings this spring...
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    Pilgrim selection

    Well, there are the double fat lobes, of course... blue eyes on the males, and orange bills/legs are preferred over pinkish ones (though young birds often start out pinkish and get more orange as they age). Keeless breast, medium body size, and flat crown on the head. With only two males to...
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    New Muscovy Ducks

    I would consider feeding them for several days in a coop or other enclosed area so they know where "home" is and have a good motivation for coming back to it (food). Also, Muscovies are not as cold-tolerant as many standard duck breeds, so depending on where you live, you might need to give...
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