This article on the Muscovy duck is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. There are a number of things about the Muscovy that make it unique among the ducks in the APA Standard. Its appearance, especially the fleshy caruncles around its eyes make it stand out when compared to […]
Maybe you are just starting out with poultry showmanship, or perhaps you are a long-time exhibitor looking to freshen up your routine so you can finally take that blue ribbon home. Whatever the reason, right here you are going to find some interesting tips and tricks for showing practically any species of poultry in the
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This article on the Steinbacher goose is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Several years ago, I had the pleasure of judging at the All Waterfowl Show now held in Connersville, Indiana. During that show, I saw Steinbacher geese for the first time and was most impressed with their
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This article on the treatment of hatching eggs is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Preparing the nest sites I recently had a question about the handling and treatment of hatching eggs come in and it occurred to me that while I have touched on aspects of handling hatching
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This article on feeding waterfowl is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Whole oats, good pasture and proper pellets help assure strong, healthy breeding stock Today, it is generally only necessary for the breeder to be able to obtain two types of specialized feed and have access to one
This article on winter flock maintenance for waterfowl is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Even though the winter season is a period of relative “down time” for waterfowl breeders, there are some “flock maintenance” items that need to be addressed. Early to midwinter is an excellent time to
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This article on artificial lighting for waterfowl is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Sometimes, breeders try to get an early jump on the breeding season through the use of lights. Since waterfowl are very photosensitive and respond well to extending daylight hours, egg production can be brought on
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At some point in just about everyone’s poultry raising career, the thought of breeding some birds and rearing their chicks enters the mind. For whatever reason, we think it would be great to put ourselves through the trials and tribulations of carrying out a successful poultry breeding program. The process can be, at times, very
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This article provides a short summary all about the Magpie duck covering some the breed’s history, description, uses, and other fun facts! It is definitely a brief overview of the breed and there is always lots more to say and know! History It is believed that Magpie ducks were first bred by M.C. Gower-Williams from
This article on waterfowl frequently asked questions (part two) is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Q. I am losing ducklings after 3-4 days in my wooden brooder. They appear to be healthy when I put them in the brooder. Ducklings and goslings are very vulnerable to infection for
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