As of 3/31/2010 it might be illegal to own, breed, show, keep for egg laying, or have as pets Muscovy ducks. Here is a petition to try and save them. Here is where they are talking about it on BYC. Here is the FWS page with the "final rule. We need to get this rule changed before it goes into effect. I love my Muscovy ducks and they are an important part of the farm. Many people have Muscovy ducks. In some places they are the only duck allowed to be kept as pets because they are not loud like other ducks. Muscovy ducks are excellent at insect control. I love my Muscovy ducks and do not want to have to give them up. There are a lot of people that love their Scovies.
I agree with this print. The Muscovy is the king of ducks. I love how they have so much personality, eat so many insects, lay wonderful eggs, and make excellent mothers. I had a huge insect problem here living so near hog farms but once I got my Muscovy ducks there were a lot less insects. They don't quack like regular ducks and make a ton of noise. They are better at foraging than other breeds of ducks and better able to utilize grass pasture. Yes, we still feed them duck feed but they don't need as much as other breeds of ducks need.
And here are some other Muscovy products I found on a Zazzle search. I love these ducks.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Keep Muscovy Legal
As of 3/31/2010 it might be illegal to own, breed, show, keep for egg laying, or have as pets Muscovy ducks. Here is a petition to try and save them. Here is where they are talking about it on BYC. Here is the FWS page with the "final rule. We need to get this rule changed before it goes into effect. I love my Muscovy ducks and they are an important part of the farm. Many people have Muscovy ducks. In some places they are the only duck allowed to be kept as pets because they are not loud like other ducks. Muscovy ducks are excellent at insect control.
I won't be able to have any more scenes like this at the farm anymore. Unless I jump through hoops and get state and federal permits. It will be illegal for my ducks to reproduce. It will be illegal to have them as pets, as egg layers, or anything else. The ones I already have will be grandfathered in but should something ever happen before my ducks passed away of old age (such as having to move somewhere ducks are not allowed) and I am unable to keep them I legally would not be able to give them to anyone else even for free. Duck rescue centers will no longer be able to take in Muscovy ducks after 3/31/2010 if we don't get this changed. People will no longer be able to have them as pets, show animals, or anything else.
I won't be able to have any more scenes like this at the farm anymore. Unless I jump through hoops and get state and federal permits. It will be illegal for my ducks to reproduce. It will be illegal to have them as pets, as egg layers, or anything else. The ones I already have will be grandfathered in but should something ever happen before my ducks passed away of old age (such as having to move somewhere ducks are not allowed) and I am unable to keep them I legally would not be able to give them to anyone else even for free. Duck rescue centers will no longer be able to take in Muscovy ducks after 3/31/2010 if we don't get this changed. People will no longer be able to have them as pets, show animals, or anything else.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Dreaming of Spring
It's starting to get so much nicer here. Instead of snow we now have a lot of mud as the snow is almost all the way melted and we have had a bit of rain also. Spring means flowers, swap meets, kidding season, and a lot more. I'm looking forward to the swap meets. They are just a month away now. I am getting things packed up to take and try to sale. I'm looking forward to seeing what flowers happen to grow this year. The past couple winters have done a number to the garden and we've lost a few perennial plants so there will probably be a few bare spaces in the garden to plant new things.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
More Alice In Wonderland
Here are some more Alice in Wonderland products I've found on Zazzle. Has anyone seen the new movie yet? It's so expensive to go to the movies these days that I normally wait to see a movie until it is out on dvd to rent or shown on tv. I know some of my friends have already been to see it and said it was really good.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Funny Animals
I thought today I would share some funny animals with you. Hope they make you smile and laugh. I found them by searching around on Zazzle.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Business Cards
Here are a few of the business card designs I have in my store. I need to get busy and design some more business cards soon.
Here are some designs that I found on a Zazzle search for business cards. There are thousands of designs available there.
Colorful Summer Bird and Swirls Profile Card by fat_fa_tin
Make custom business cards online with zazzle.com
Bakery and Cake Designer Gourmet Business Cards by thebirthdayshop
make my own business cards online with zazzle
Here are some designs that I found on a Zazzle search for business cards. There are thousands of designs available there.
Colorful Summer Bird and Swirls Profile Card by fat_fa_tin
Make custom business cards online with zazzle.com
Bakery and Cake Designer Gourmet Business Cards by thebirthdayshop
make my own business cards online with zazzle
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Easter Cards
I searched Zazzle for Easter cards and here are just eight of them that I found. There are thousands to choose from on Zazzle.
Here's one from my store.
Here's one from my store.
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