Devonviolet Acres

[CntryBoy777]

They also can have the size difference by which gene pool is more dominant....being a cross between a rouen and runner there is a marked size difference between them.

 

[Mike CHS]

I guess most fowl is that way. Our turkey female is half the size of the male and we got them when they were both under a week old.

 

[Devonviolet]

I'm not a duck person but is there a considerable size difference between males and females? That might account for the size difference.

That would be my thought. But we bought 10 females and one drake. There are two that are noticeably bigger and several who are also bigger than several who are smaller.

We did have a much smaller Pekin duckling. But, now we can't tell which one it is.

 

[babsbag]

@Devonviolet Question about your milk allergy. Are you finding that cheese bothers you too?

 

[Devonviolet]

@Devonviolet Question about your milk allergy. Are you finding that cheese bothers you too?

Yes, I do get some phlegm from cheese. But, not as much, as when I drink milk. I just LOVE Mozzarella cheese. So, for now I will continue to make cheese.

Interesting thing I have noticed . . . I bought some Kefir milk grains, and have been making 1/2 gallon of Kefir every morning, when I filter my milk. It is very mild and qdoesn't seem to cause a problem for me.

So, I was thinking, yesterday, what if I put the Kefir through my cream separator? Would I get Kefir cream, that I could whip up and turn into Kefir butter???

 

[babsbag]

Good question on the kefir. I love goat milk kefir but I also make yogurt and drink that. Those are two products I want to add to my dairy.

That is curious that the kefir doesn't bother you. Have you tried the raw milk? Are you making kefir with raw milk?

 

[Devonviolet]

Good question on the kefir. I love goat milk kefir but I also make yogurt and drink that. Those are two products I want to add to my dairy.

That is curious that the kefir doesn't bother you. Have you tried the raw milk? Are you making kefir with raw milk?

I know! very curious, that I don't react to Kefir. I'm not going to complain, though!

I changed to leaving the goat's milk raw, back when I realized I was reacting to it, hoping that I would better metabolize the casein. So yes, I'm making the Kefir with raw milk. I figure, by using the milk fresh, from the goat, any bacteria wouldn't have time to grow, before being exposed to the Kefir grains, and the good probiotics can prosper.

I'm wondering if, now that I'm using raw milk, I am gradually adjusting and reacting less to the casein?

 

[Devonviolet]

Look what showed up on our property yesterday.

Last night, when we were feeding the animals, he was walking across our driveway . . . outside the fence, and the dogs were barking at him. I thought it was our Keagan.

DH stayed out longer than me 'cause the sweat was just running off me (like I was sprayed by a hose.)

When he was coming inside, this cat was in the middle of the side yard. When he walked up to the cat, it took off running, went straight up the wire fence and onto the porch rail. We figured it was long gone, because Keagan was curled up on the front door mat, totally relaxed.

This afternoon, DH went out on the porch, to water plants & there was the kitty, curled up in the corner. It came out & started rubbing on his legs & head butting him.

DH tried to ignore it & came in the house to tell me it was there. I opened the door to look at it through the glass storm door. It was standing there looking at me, meowing. So, I closed the door & walked away. I came back later & it was laying there waiting & meowing. It was almost like this was it's home.

The poor thing is so skinny! I went out & picked it up to check it over. It looks to be a young cat. Teeth are in good shape. It's an intact male )), has minor mites in its ears, no fleas. It's fur is dry, and is shedding big time, so it's diet has been lacking. Its claws were like needles, so I had DH hold him, and I clipped his claws.

It was obvious this cat had no intention of leaving. So, we discussed it & decided to feed it. I hope we didn't make a mistake.

 

[Mike CHS]

Taking in a cat that made it clear you are it's family is never a mistake.

 

[Devonviolet]

Thanks Mike. This would not be the first cat that chose us & got a home out of the deal. What can I say??? We are both a soft touch for cats.