Yardstead Blog Written by Kathleen
Saturday, 22 August 2009 21:12

It has been a very sad half of the week here at the yardstead.  Last weekend we harvested the apple and speckled swan gourds.  Jason was able to prepare the garden for a late summer crop of squash and some fall vegetables we need to plant.  All of this was accomplished before Tuesday.  On Tuesday evening or Wednesday early morning a stray dog killed our four ducks and the goose.  They had been enjoying an opportunity to free-range for a day and were not in their pen.  This tragedy has led to a very sad and quiet rest of the week.

Last Updated on Friday, 28 August 2009 05:48
 

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0 #1 ronda 2009-12-02 20:14
so very sorry to hear about your lost..I have experience such on the day I buried my dad a stray came and distroyed my flock...on a upbeat I am starting again all over after almost 10 years.. I am seeking only certain breeds I am interested in the buff duck. I am also searching for Jersey buff turkey and American buff geese eggs perferred to hatch myself but babies ok too..just finding a source is hard. if you have more and would consider the helping of this addition to my home email me back..Ronda
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