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Big Butterfly Count 24th July – 1st August 2010

sara | July 19, 2010

Sarah, one of the farmingfriend’s forum members has emailed through some info about the Big Butterfly Count taking place from 24th July to 1st August 2010.
Butterflies are disappearing and are in serious decline, they are both beautiful and vital to the health of our environment.

So be part of the big butterfly count from [...]

Should A Broody Duck Get Off Her Nest To Eat & Drink?

sara | July 16, 2010

I have been asked about whether a duck that is sitting on a nest of eggs should get off  the nest and get food and drink.

“This is my ducks first time laying eggs. I don’t know what to expect. I notice there a fox now in the neighborhood and my duck is sitting on her [...]

Guinea Fowl Keets Progressing Well With Pekin Bantam Foster Mums!

sara | July 9, 2010

Just thought I would let you know that I received an email from Gary who recently bought some of my guinea fowl eggs for hatching.

He emailed a few weeks ago to let me know that the guinea fowl eggs had hatched and he had 4 keets.
Hi there farming friends, once again thanks for the Guinea [...]