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[broodytood]

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Oh how fun for ya!!!!!

I did theater all through HS and have done 3 dinner theaters for our ladies group. Low budget but a blast none the less!
Hope you have a ball!!!
I always wondered what it would be like to be two different characters in the same play. You'll have to let me know!

 

[pongoid]

Anyone know any tricks to pluck a duck?

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Well I just got done bottling thisyears honey. Not so good !! I did learn that I will NEVER leave my honey to be spun with out me being there. See I only got about 2/3 of what could have been and then the guy really messed up the comb so I had to scrape it all off and the girls will have to rebuild next year which will cut into the production. It really sucks when you trust in somebody and they do something silly like this. I only got 13 12oz jars (10.25#). Less than a gallon. I got 20# (1 1/2gal) last year and the bees had to draw comb because it was first year. THis year they had drawn comb to strat with.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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What ya mean you have yer priorities so messed up that you would put a play before US ???

Of course ...... Congrats and you know the saying that goes with theatre right. Just don't takeit serious causeI don't think CL will share her crutches.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

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Congratulations, that sounds like fun.

I too will miss Chehalis, but due to work. Not as much fun.

Robin

 

[ultasol]

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Certainly do, I plucked two today.

First, water temperature of 160 degrees for scald. I use a candy thermometer to measure.

Second, add lots of dishwashing soap to get down to skin.

Third, duck the bird, swish vigorously for a few seconds, pull out, repeat one or two more times (be vigorous, get down to the skin!)

Then pluck like a madman!


One key point is to make sure, prior to butchering, that the duck is not in the midst of getting in new feathers. Look for pinfeathers before butchering, plucking out a ton of pinfeathers is an exercise in frustration. If you do,.. I pluck almost all then skin. Take the skin and attached fat and render it down for the golden liquid of the gods (duck fat). Save the fat for confit de canard or use to make heavenly roasted vegetables (potatoes and winter vegetables being my favorite). Pair with a glass of SE Washington red wine and make your friends swoon.

 

[Rainwolf]

hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!

 

[Jake Levi]

CR I can relate on the honey, most of my hives had the comb honey but I had two with the regular thin combs so I took them to a guy who sells honey, he made a mess of it just like you discribe here, and I got about a third less honey then with the pound combs. So the next year I had my own equipment and added several more hives, I didnt sell my honey but it was home use and I gave the family a lot. I will be adding 3-4 hives here, I miss not having any bees, they are fascinating to watch besides the honey, I have always wanted a window hive so I could watch them from indoors.

Plucking ducks and geese is a chore, and more, I have wound up skinning quite a few, I myself really dont need the fat, but the skin does help keep them from drying out.

 

[Cowgirlgrace]

I had plantar facitis one summer. I didn't go to the doctor even though I had insurance. I check the internet for stuff first. Why pay a copay if I don't have to? Anyway, I guess I didn't have it too severe since I didn't feel I needed pain meds but the info said to make sure you have good arches in your shoes (no flip flops) and try to keep your toes up when you sleep verses pointing them as it helps to keep everything stretched out. They even have braces you can wear when sleeping to keep you feet straight. Thats why it is more painful when first awakening until you walk around for a while and get stretched out. Mine ended up going away that winter since I was able to give my feet a break over the lull of mowing and growing. For the most part it is completely gone but I can still feel a little twinge if I wear flip flops too much. Just thought I'd share that since doctors like to prescribe meds before anything else and don't always give much other info.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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Yes an observation hive is so fun. Our club bought one that was made as a 4H project by a Jr. beekeeper who then turned allergic and had to stop. His dad (my mentor) Had one in thier garage with an outside entrance. They also took them to the fair.