Muscovy ducklings
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Young ducklings enjoy exploring the swales with their mother
Date
February 07, 2015
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Fertigate with ducks
A simple and effective way to fertigate (fertilise while irrigating) fruit trees or other productive plantings using an old bath tub. Like all good permaculture solutions, this stacks functions by providing the ducks with a source of water to enjoy while collecting their nutrient, discharging it via gravity. It could also provide some thermal mass to help nearby plants during cold times...
Ducklings
After 35 days sitting patiently on 8 eggs, our first time mother muscovy hatched 3 cute little babies.
Now if only we can out smart nature and keep them alive.
Now if only we can out smart nature and keep them alive.
December 05, 2012
Swales and ducks for a wetter future
Climate change predicts a wetter future with more extreme rainfall events for much of New Zealand.
Trapping water in the landscape is a valuable technique for buffering rainfall to later irrigate downhill crops and trees.
Trapping water in the landscape is a valuable technique for buffering rainfall to later irrigate downhill crops and trees.
August 13, 2012
Muskovys under almond
Date
August 26, 2013
Spring in the 'forest'
Spring is here again and this almond is putting on a show. Planted just 3 years ago, this is the second year it has produced a crop. Looking forward to it. Also in the photo is Dmitry the muscovy.
August 27, 2013
Fire roasted duck leg with seasonal vegetables
A simple, one pot meal with plenty of taste.
June 01, 2013