Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Does Apricot Jam Have Seeds?

The white bits (kernel) of the apricot seeds is commonly added to apricot jam to impart a another dimension of bitter flavour. Are there seeds in apricot preserves? All make delicious preserves. But there’s more to the fruit than just the flesh. In Europe, it’s common practice to use the kernels of the stone fruit, […]

What Foods Are High In Niacin For Ducks?

Niacin Rich Foods For Ducklings Peas (a duck favorite!) sweet potatoes (raw or cooked) tuna fish (packed in water) salmon (ducks also love salmon skin) sardines (packed in water) Feeder Fish (another duck favorite! Pumpkin. Nutritional Yeast (sprinkled on feed) I use NOW Nutritional Yeast Powder. Can you reverse niacin deficiency in ducks? If treated […]

Do Male Ducks Protect Eggs?

The male will protect her, their feeding, and resting areas. To protect the eggs already laid, the female will cover her eggs with leaves and other pieces of vegetation to hide them. Once all her eggs are laid, the male leaves her to join up with other males to await the moulting period, which begins […]

Are Male Ducks Aggressive To Females?

Mating Relationships When it comes to mating, drakes are quite aggressive creatures — in fact, as many as one in three duck mating events are rapes. Three or four drakes may attack a female duck simultaneously, resulting in her injury or even death. Do male ducks attack female? I live on a farm afterall, I’ve […]

How Can You Tell A Male Runner Duck?

Indian runner drakes have a paler, pinker bill and usually paler feet as well. The female duck has a bright yellow or orange beak, sometimes with spots of black pigment as she grows older. By contrast, a male has a paler bill that is pinkish in color. Are there different types of runner ducks? There […]

How Do You Fertilize Apricot Trees?

If your mature apricot is in good general health but shows reduced vigor and poor fruit production, it is time to fertilize. Apply a balanced fertilizer, 16-16-16, for example, in early spring (late February or March) and fall (late September or October). Apply no more than 2 pounds of actual nitrogen per year. What is […]

Why Is My Duck Hiding Her Eggs?

Many ducks, particularly those who are often inclined to go broody, are notorious nest hiders. They think hiding their nest is their life’s duty. Owners of ducks who like to play egg hide-and-seek frequently run into hidden treasure: a nest, sometimes with twenty or more eggs in it. Where do ducks hide their eggs? Finding […]

Can Ducks And Geese Eat Spinach?

Lettuce Greens You can feed them romaine and other common lettuces, or the tops of root vegetables such as carrot or beet greens. My geese are especially fond of beet greens. Kale is also a great option. Avoid spinach, however, because it contains oxalic acid, which depletes calcium in bird bones. Can ducks eat spinach? […]

Are Apricots High In Pectin?

Although apricots are low in pectin and the jam does not come out as thick as it did with my No Pectin Strawberry Jam I still decided I wanted it to be as natural as possible and that meant no added pectin. Do apricots contain pectin? All fruits have pectin. Some fruits have more pectin […]

Can I Eat Garlic Chives Raw?

This chive is not meant to be eaten raw, but cook it properly and your dishes will dance. Garlic chives are an edible that are definitely more garlic than chives. They look similar to ordinary chives at first glance too. What part of the garlic chive do you eat? At first glance they look similar […]

What Are White Kidney Beans Used For?

Not only does white kidney bean extract help with weight management, but when coupled with a healthy diet and exercise, it assists in fighting fat around the abdominal area. White kidney bean extract also helps support healthy glucose metabolism, promotes increased energy levels and even supports athletic performance. How do you eat white kidney beans? […]

How Do You Take White Kidney Beans?

Dosage and Preparation There’s no set dosage for white kidney bean extract. However, clinical studies used doses ranging from 445 milligrams to 3,000 milligrams per day. 2 You can find white kidney bean extract supplements in capsule and powdered form. When should I take white kidney beans? The bottom line: Taking white kidney bean extract […]

Are Soursop And Sweet Apple The Same?

Sweetsop and sugar apple are common names for the tropical fruit species, Annona squamosaAnnona squamosaAnnona reticulata is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree in the plant family Annonaceae and part of the Annonas group. It is best known for its fruit, called custard apple, a common name shared with fruits of several other species in […]

Does Soursop Taste Like Custard Apple?

It has flavors that are is a combination of: Strawberry and pineapple, with sour citrus flavor notes that contrast with its creamy texture, which is similar to the flavors of coconut and banana. Other soursop lovers claim the spiny and strange-shaped fruit tastes like a combination between a mango and a pineapple. Is soursop similar […]

Can Ducks Survive In Desert?

Like many of us, ducks enjoy wintering in the arid climates of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, provided there’s enough food and water to sustain them while they’re away from their northern breeding grounds. What is the best habitat for a duck? They are adaptable and may nest near a lake, pond, river, or even woodland […]