3.29.2008

Galanthus nivalis


Snowdrops( Galanthus nivalis) are finished blooming now.. but they were lovely this year.
There are evidently 75 different species and varieties of snowdrops.. click on the title above to find out more about them...

Rouen ducks


Instead of Mallards this year we took a chance on two straight run Rouens..
They look like Mallards, but they are heavier and more suitable to small farms...
Click on the title above to go to the The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy page on Rouens

Indian runners


new chicks this spring include Indian runners...sometimes called bottleneck ducks or penguin ducks...
Click on the title above to find out more about them form the Indian Runner Duck association