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Muscovy

...ay another clutch. The eggs are about one and a half times the size of hen eggs and are equally edible – duck eggs are said to make perfect pavlovas. Space and exercise Muscovy ducklings, handfed in a domestic situation are not active birds but drakelets if not confined may destroy your garden. Muscovies will graze the lawn a little and will sample succulent greens but two or three ducks in the average backyard are unlikely to cause much damage. S... read more

Pheasants

...tal birds such as Goldens, Amherst, Nepals, Firebacks, Silvers and Reeves) eggs to hatch and about 25 days for the eggs of the game birds (Chinese ringnecks, Mongolian and Blackneck) to hatch. Cost A pair of pheasants costs upwards of $60 although rarer birds such as Siamese Firebacks can cost up to $800 per pair. Estimated prices in Australia are listed below (these prices are for young birds, fully coloured breeding pairs cost more). Ring Necked... read more

Jacobin Pigeon

...ratch the egg back under. Jacobins will be allowed to lay three batches of eggs during the season, each batch usually consisting of two eggs. Cost Jacobins cost from $50 to $200 each. The first Jacobins to be allowed into Australia since 1949 arrived in 1991. These cost an estimated $800 per bird to import and were all reds and yellows. Housepet potential Jacobins are not considered a housepet. They area breed for the fancy pigeon enthusiast, not... read more

Caesar Salad

...nd bring to the boil. Boil for 90 seconds then halt cooking by running the eggs under cold water. Shell the eggs and cut into quarters. Mash the anchovies with a fork and add the mustard, salt and pepper, grated parmesan, and the remaining garlic, crushed. Put the egg yolk into the bowl and whisk it into the other ingredients. Whisk in the olive oil in a thin stream as if you were making a mayonnaise. Finally, add the vinegar.Arrange half the lett... read more

Food Myths

...n. Solanine can be present in parts of the potato other than the green area. However, it does produce a bitter taste. If eaten in large quantities it can cause illness. It is best not to eat any part of the potato if green is present. Myth: Raw eggs don’t have to be refrigerated Eggs, like all dairy products, must be refrigerated at or below 4 degrees Celsius. This not only keeps eggs fresh and long-lasting, but retards bacterial growth, especiall... read more

USA (South West)

...ggs, defenceless prey or young mammals. They also eat ground dwelling bird eggs and desert tortoise eggs. Their high protein, high fat food is converted into fat which is stored in their tail, sustaining them through nine or more months of hibernation. Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are named for the audible whir of their wings. They are remarkable for their tiny size, the speed at which they can beat their wings as they hover over flowers feeding on n... read more

Bearded Dragons

...females may lay a batch of eggs every four weeks, ranging from seven to 21 eggs. Once laid, remove the eggs to a specially prepared incubator. Hatching rates may be as high as 95%. Once hatched, the babies are totally independent and can be fed straight away. Bearded dragons are a relatively low maintenance animal. Although you need to change their water and remove faeces and damp surface material daily, this is a quick and simple process taking v... read more

Ancona Chooks

...g breed (that is they may not be able to incubate their own eggs) so their eggs are usually passed on to broodier types. Exhibitors may find breeding birds with good mottled legs a challenge. Quality show birds may reach $60 each while backyard birds cost around $15 each. Uses The Ancona has a reputation for being a very reliable layer. Alex Cheetham says good birds can lay about 250 eggs a year (four to five per week) but this is dependent on a q... read more

Keeping Chickens

...cks and tails), they’re a pure-breed, they won’t lay anywhere near as many eggs but they’re great chickens to have. You’ve also got the Spangled Hamburgs (the ones that look like Dalmatian dogs with black spots) and Araucanas (they lay blue eggs!) and of course, the Chinese Silkies –which are fluffy-looking, extremely placid and great for the kids. Feeding and caring for your chooks is pretty simple. You can use pre-mixed grain diets, but it is mo... read more

Vanilla

...to the cream and milk and bring to the boil. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs and sugar together, mixing well. Pour the milk and cream mixture onto the eggs, whisking as you pour. Strain the mixture into the caramel-coated moulds and place moulds in a bain marie, or baking dish, that is one third filled with boiling water, or double boiler. Place the bain marie in the preheated oven and bake for about one hour until the custard is set but slight... read more

Turkey Roadtest

...alled a ‘saddle’ is often used by turkey breeders. Hens lay between 50-100 eggs a year (around 25-50 per season). Modern commercial gobblers cannot breed. Their wide chests and short, widely spread legs for which they have been selected prevent them from mounting hens. Costs Turkeys cost about $25-$50 each. Males and better quality birds may be more expensive. Space These birds love to wander and usually won’t destroy the garden. However it is bes... read more

Burke’s Backyard in China – Silkworms

...in the development of the silk moth (Bombyx mori). Silkworms start life as eggs. They grow to about 70 times their original size and shed their skin four times. When the silkworm matures it spins a fat, soft, creamy white cocoon around itself in figure eight loops for protection during the sleeping stage. The cocoon is made from one continuous thread of fluid silk, produced in the worm’s modified salivary glands, which hardens on contact with the... read more