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Does anyone have Appleyard ducks available or know of a source in the Bay Area or Sacramento? Also, anyone know of a local duck processor?

Unfortunately, I've either swished the bird too long and ended up pulling the skin as well or not swished long enough. Thank you for the pointers! But do you think it's worth the money to get the EZPlucker since I am only processing for family? What have you used to pluck your ducks?

I need advice. This is my first time raising muscovy ducks. Processing ducks are a real chore. Using dishwashing gloves help gets a better grip, but the next day, my hands feel like I am suffering from carpel tunnel. I've processed them at 8 weeks and 12 weeks. I am only processing for my...

Oregon Blues, Do you still use the duck wax after the EZ Plucker? I am trying to figure out if purchasing the EZ Plucker is worth it when I am raising the ducks for my own consumption, maybe 50 to 120 ducks at the most per year. I don't think I can get away with raising more than 30 at a...

Linda, I think you need to take pictures of her rental house to document it being empty. Lots of people are not aware that MANY homeowners insurance companies frown upon homes being empty for more than 60 days. It makes the insurance policy void. Many agents who sell you the policy turn a...

Quote: Jeremy, Where did you get the Heritage RIR from? Did you get them as chicks or did you incubate? You are brave for not using a cone. I have to use a cone so that I can walk away. Can't watch them pass through.

Linda, I just love your writing. You need to post everyday! Because of you, I am vicariously living in the Sierra Foothills! Thanks a million!

Quote: Inquiring and nosy minds want to know, what are you dumpster diving for? Sally

Gryeyes: I say he is giving you all the signs that he is interested. If you know when he is dropping off the bill, you can always meet him at the door with your purse and keys prominantly displayed and say, "I am on my way out to dinner. Would you like to join me?" That way, it...

I used a killing cone made out of a bleach bottle. I loop a string through the bleach bottle handle and tie it to a tree. It worked great! I tried slitting the jugular but that involves having a very sharp knife and slitting correctly. Instead I use loppers. It is definitely a one person...

Gryeyes, I am so mad at you! I was supposed to have gone to bed early tonight but stumbled across your interesting thread and have been sitting in front of my computer reading it for the past 2.5 hours. So tomorrow, when I am a grumpy woman on a broomstick, it will be all your fault. You...

OMG! He is gorgeous! I see catnapping in my future, specifically, catnapping Indy!

Quote: Thank you for this idea! I will hose them next time before I scald. Yes, I think there will be a next time.

I grew up with parents from the old country. They would buy live chickens for holiday meals. I could never stand the smell of the wet feathers when they were processing. I processed 9 roosters yesterday. Slitting the throat was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Ended up slitting the...

I have been called an egg snob. My friend's neighbor raises 100 chickens in his barn and 3 large chicken runs. I would buy eggs from the neighbor because his eggs taste better than the store bought ones. Well my friend decided to raise a dozen chickens and she lets them free range on half an...

Quote: :lau:lau:gig:gig I would have loved to have seen your friends' facial expressions!

Quote: http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/2373/24850720684354782981467.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us Here is one my wife had on her facebook. This was when they were still inside they are much older now. How cute!

I wanna see a pic of the 120 lb protector with his babies!

Quote: Yes, if you drop a big bag on your toe

Shouldn't you be bouncing off the walls with such wonderful news?