Our Natural Life

Life on our new farm is busy and hot, but Jon and I consider ourselves “lucky ducks” because we have our first livestock on the farm. You guessed it – ducks! Sunday morning we picked up nine Khaki Campbell ducks that are six weeks old. Hens of this breed are notoriously good egg layers, excellent foragers on pasture, and hardy. Duck eggs are nutrient-dense and rich in protein, fat, cholesterol, and calcium. People who are allergic to chicken’s eggs can often enjoy eggs of other layers such as ducks.

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