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Actually, if the drake mounts and mates with the hen, it can result in internal damage to the hen. A drake has a long corkscrew penis, which is fine for a duck, but could be lethal for a hen. To put it in perspective, when a rooster mounts a hen, they "Kiss vents". Roosters probably wish they were hung like a drake. Hens are glad they are not.
Wow! Where did you get that pic? Is that your Muscovy drake?
I've actually seen our Pekin drake's penis a couple times,when he was on one of the Pekin hen's. It's pretty long!
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I got the picture off the net. You might want to separate the ducks from the chickens. 
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The antics of animal interactions seem to be very entertaining for the most part....we laugh at ours quite often too....
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I have officially read your whole journal. Whew! Lol. I actually enjoyed your story. One of these days, I’m going to have to ask more questions about fermented food as I think DD2 would probably benefit from it. You’ve also increased my interest in ducks. I’d like to add them but I don’t think the timing is right at present. You also mentioned that you had a cranky turkey. Is Edith headed to freezer camp?
One of these days, I’m going to have to ask more questions about fermented food as I think DD2 would probably benefit from it. You’ve also increased my interest in ducks. I’d like to add them but I don’t think the timing is right at present. You also mentioned that you had a cranky turkey. Is Edith headed to freezer camp?- Thread starter
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I'm so glad you enjoyed my story! @Wehner Homestead! It has definitely been a journey! But, one I'm glad we've taken!
It's good that you are considering fermented foods for your daughter. Actually, I think everyone would benefit from eating fermented foods. A good place to start is Donna Schwenk's site, www.culturedfoodlife.com.
Ducks are a hoot, and if you are going to sell eggs, it might make your eggs more sellable, since they are more of a novelty and work well for baking.
Edith is at least 4 years old. I'm not sure, though, because she was here when we bought the property 3 years ago. I think she is more like 5 years old. She just became cranky last summer, and is only so with DH. And yes, she is scheduled for freezer camp.
It's good that you are considering fermented foods for your daughter. Actually, I think everyone would benefit from eating fermented foods. A good place to start is Donna Schwenk's site, www.culturedfoodlife.com.
Ducks are a hoot, and if you are going to sell eggs, it might make your eggs more sellable, since they are more of a novelty and work well for baking.
Edith is at least 4 years old. I'm not sure, though, because she was here when we bought the property 3 years ago. I think she is more like 5 years old. She just became cranky last summer, and is only so with DH. And yes, she is scheduled for freezer camp.
Grain her up well for a couple of months before you do the deed.
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This afternoon I started a new cultured vegetable project. I've been wanting to make Kimchi, which I believe is a Korean version of cultured vegetables, except is is very spicy. Notably, it has chilies, chili powder (I used 1 Tbsp of Smoked Chipolte), onions, garlic and ginger, all ground into a paste that is mixed into the vegetables in the last step.
For vegetables I used Nappa cabbage, grated carrots, green onions, red bell pepper and thinly sliced radishes. Most Kimchi has Daikon Raddish. But, I couldn't find any at several local grocery stores.
For vegetables I used Nappa cabbage, grated carrots, green onions, red bell pepper and thinly sliced radishes. Most Kimchi has Daikon Raddish. But, I couldn't find any at several local grocery stores.
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I love Kimchi! Your version is a little different than mine, but it sure does sound good! I've never used chili or chili powder in mine. I usually use Sirachi and red pepper flakes for the heat. Some folks think Kimchi is an acquired taste. My first bite of Kimchi was like ....eg...weird. But five minutes later I wanted another bite...and another...and another. I've got some in the fridge right now! It gets more sour as it ages - so when it gets really sour we make Kimchi soup out of it. Mighty tasty stuff!
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The recipes that I looked at said that Kimchi is very adaptable. One lady said she is vegetarian, so her MIL makes her with kelp, instead of fish sauce. I forgot to add that I had kelp powder, so I added that also. Another lady said her Kimchi is different every time.
I had originally used 2 tsp of the Smoked Chipotle, because the dried chilies I had bought weren't hot enough, and the paste didn't seem hot enough. So, I added another tsp of the Chipotle. I like hot and spicy. But, I hope I didn't make it too hot.
Time will tell. 
I think for my next batch I will buy some Sirachi or Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru).
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