As the name implies, Pekin ducks originated in Peking, China. They are strictly a domesticated…
Bits and Pieces
A new year
At the time of this writing, the old year still lingers, but by the time it is tucked into your…
April showers
“April showers bring May flowers.” So it is said and so it is hoped for, but by the…
Lanky legs
On the Aug. 1 long weekend, I found myself out back of our workshop. I had plunked my butt on the…
DNA
On a sunny, cloud-spotted midday this past week, as I sauntered aimlessly from my birdie bungalow,…
Auction sale
Last weekend was a fun weekend for me. We had a slight break in the cold winter weather and I was…
Large avian visitors
This past week has been far more than just interesting. In addition to a couple of broody bantam…
Migration
The migration of birds, both spring and fall, has always been a fascinating time for me. Why do…
Pill pusher
I’m not a pill pusher or a pill pusher’s son, but I’ll be visiting pill pushers…
Frequent tours
Now that the weather has warmed up, it is not uncommon for me to take advantage of Jenney, my…
Chicken tractor
During the last week of August, something new was added to our landscape. It has been dubbed…
Winter wonderland
The year 2015 has bit the dust, while 2016 has become a must. The bells that rang out when the New…
Ambience
Not often in March is the weather warm enough to sit outside in the late evening glow and watch the…
Generation gap
“We gotta put shoes on Willie, We gotta get ‘em on somehow. It took his uncles and…
Year’s end
The just past year is coming to an end and the next just about to start its beginning.…