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Can You Eat Duck Eggs?

February 23, 2013 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

Do people eat duck eggs for breakfast? Can you bake with them? Why yes! But how do they measure up to hen eggs? This post will answer all those questions. We have a few Khaki Campbell ducks here at Zephyr Hill and they lay a decent amount of eggs, although their output can't rival the chickens. Soon after discovering our first duck eggs, we immediately wondered "Can you eat these things?" It's funny how the mind works against you, though. Even though duck eggs are nearly identical to Continue Reading

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Backyard Chickens Gone Wild

August 28, 2012 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

A friend just dropped off a few Polish Crested hens at our farm the other day. So what exactly is this? A 70's flashback? A bad feather day? A desperate attempt to get more attention from the rooster? Whatever the case may be, these chickens certainly turn heads! Our other animals were not really that impressed. Just another day, another chicken, and another egg. Big deal. Ruby and Destro are more interested right now in Sweetpea, who is supposed to be going into labor soon and Continue Reading

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How to Name Your Farm or Ranch

July 6, 2009 by Anne Marie 468 Comments

We bought a lovely little farm on five acres years ago and wanted to find a suitable name for it. But after coming up empty with internet searches, I resorted to my own independent research and inspiration. Zephyr Hill Farm was born. Life and literature are filled with delightful names: Green Gables....Sunnybrook Farm.....Ponderosa Ranch.....Misselthwaite Manor..... If they can do it, so can you! But don't expect inspiration to come in an instant. Allow plenty of time for your imagination Continue Reading

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