1. Good Organic Gardening - January-February 2016

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Bantam ducks | FEATHERED FRIENDS either be pinioned (part of one wing is surgically modified to prevent flying), have the flight feathers on one wing trimmed regularly to unbalance flight or be kept in a fully covered pen. Sexual excess can be an issue. Some drakes are very sexually active and may hound ducks incessantly. Extra ducks may lessen the stress, but if space won’t allow you to expand numbers then a pen of females only will be a sounder choice. Remember, too, that mini ducks will produce small eggs but they are likely to be larger than most bantam hen eggs. Housing needs Predators as well as the likelihood of escape and flight have to be considered when setting up. Allow around 2m² per two birds when designing the pen, more room if possible. A 2m-high mesh-covered yard will allow most people easy movement in the pen. You might consider running a sheet of Colorbond horizontally at ground level to separate ducks from inquisitive dogs and kiddies and allow birds a sense of security. Sand or gravel on the base of the pen (15cm) will facilitate drainage; you cannot imagine the happy mess a couple of busy ducks can create if drainage is poor. Ducks need to have water deep enough to immerse their heads and maintain eye health and, while they enjoy swimming, a pond is not obligatory. An open-fronted shelter will protect from weather extremes and provide corners for ducks to lay in. Woodchips on the floor covered with straw in spring will offer a dry and comfy base for sleeping and laying. Ducks need to have water deep enough to immerse their heads and maintain eye health and, while they enjoy swimming, a pond is not obligatory. However, most people settle for a clam shell or similar shallow container that can be emptied easily. Elevating the “pond” so it sits on a slatted platform or a low, strong mesh cage reduces the amount of dirt and organic matter carried into the water. Whatever container is chosen, it should be stable and unable to flip over and suffocate the birds. It must be shallow enough for easy access, too. A ramp in the pond will allow exiting if the container is deep. Never ever use an old bath; it not only uses too much water but is difficult for ducks to get out of. It makes sense to locate the duck enclosure in a leafy part of the backyard. The ducks will keep cooler in hot weather while greenery will absorb noise and filter any odours. Rewarding your ducks Collect snails at night and offer the ducks a gastropod treat — they will devour them. You may be able to hang greens for the birds to nibble on; they will trample leaves and weeds if dumped on the ground. You’ll find this species hardy and long living and for just a little mixed grain and pellets daily you’ll be rewarded with fresh eggs. Set up the deckchairs and enjoy summer evenings watching the ducks’ antics. Feathered World Pty Ltd Trading as Planet Poultry Ph: 0437 542 422 www.planetpoultry.com.au Suppliers of a large range of natural products for poultry including Diatomaceous Earth, Garlic, Kelp, Apple Cider Vinegar & Molodri. Stockists of River/Covina Incubators (Manual & Automatic models available). Sizes: 12, 24 or 49 hen egg. All digital. Approved for Australian Standards. Good Organic Gardening | 69
GARDEN TO TABLE | Four Seasonal Edibles Garden to table with The Organic Chef, Joanna Rushton 74 Passionfruit Passionfruit & Peach Dairy-Free Cheesecake 78 Parsnip Parma Ham & Pea Salad with Parsnip Chips 82 Beetroot Beetroot & Chocolate Cake 86 & 88 Sweet corn Corn & Chive Fritters with Avocado Salsa Fermented Sweet Corn & Chilli Relish 70 | Good Organic Gardening
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