When deciding if you’re ready to raise baby ducks on your farm or in your backyard—or in your apartment after watching too many Friends reruns, though it’s probably bad idea—there are quite a few things to consider before diving in. First and foremost, experience with any kind of poultry will go a long way toward…
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After the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean and the mainland United States, with Florida in particular, many people likely never suspected they would have to deal with the problem of honeybees moving into their home after evacuating and later returning. However, despite how seemingly unusual it is, both exterminators and bee removal…
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For the past ten years, Asian hornets, which are predatory insects that currently have widespread, expanding populations, have effectively invaded sections of both Europe and the Korean Peninsula. This particular type of hornet, or Vespa velutina as its scientific name designates, has been mounting quite the reputation, specifically as a rapidly proliferating species that preys…
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Jessica Kahawaty, who was the second runner-up for Miss World 2012, is more than a pretty face—the Lebanese Australian beauty queen is also a model, TV host, charity worker, lawyer, and the most recent big name to open and close the Kookai Runway. All in all, Kahawaty, 29, may be considered an overachiever but with…
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For Victoria Beckham, the former Spice Girl and now internationally recognized businesswoman and fashion designer, her Instagram page has become a sort of go-to place for health tips. During this past week, she shelled out another that has brought a few health experts into the mix to either confirm or deny the legitimacy of her…
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If you’re looking for something different or even unusual, this recipe for Manuka honey yogurt raita over tandoori chicken is a great place to start! Using Manuka honey in multiple fashions, this dish brings a healthy dose of protein alongside incredibly blended spices and surprisingly complementary elements, such as the Greek yogurt and the spicy…
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Considering how adventurous or even fearless dogs can be, there’s a strong likelihood yours will get an injury at least once in their life. Dogs typically love exploring the world uninhibited, but there are plenty of things out in the world that can be harmful for a dog, so it’s good to prepare for such things…
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Inside a vacant house set for demolition in Edgartown, Massachusetts, one of the first things people could hear upon entering the abandoned residence was the sound of a faint hum, despite the lack of running electronics in the building. This is according to Geoff Gibson, who owns Gibson Landscaping—the company hired to demolish the house.…
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Most homeowners have stories about mice or even cockroaches or termites taking up residence within their home, but not many can say they’ve had honeybees in their walls. According to one such homeowner from Hillside, New Jersey, which is near Newark in North Jersey, it had become “really noisy” due to the honeybees “humming and…
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Since the citizens of New Zealand realized how much money they could bring into their economy and their own pockets through Manuka honey, the market for the rich specialty honey has exploded globally and inspired numerous people throughout the small island country to get into the beekeeping business. With millions of honeybees acquiring nectar from…
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As many are probably aware, pesticides, specifically the commonly used class called neonicotinoids, have been named as a likely primary cause of the noted decline of honeybee populations throughout various parts of the world. While some countries have begun making efforts to limit the use of neonicotinoids, with some even outright seeking to ban their…
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There are fewer things better than fresh baked bread right out of the oven, which is often why visitors to upscale restaurants often end up getting their fill in just on the complimentary rolls. If you are among these bread lovers—and wouldn’t mind making your own—then you need to try these Manuka honey glazed pan…
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Given their innate curiosity and love of playing, it’s not uncommon for even well-behaved dogs to end up having scrapes and bruises every now and then, leaving Manuka honey stocks running low. Whether it’s from digging holes in the yard, rough play, or chasing something small and furry in the underbrush, it’s safe to call…
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Just as honeybees face considerable obstacles here in the U.S., bee populations all over the world, even those that are somewhat isolated by the sheer luck of geography, are facing threats to their survival. On the small European island country of Malta, which lays less than 100 miles south of the island of Sicily, their…
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Down in Dallas, Texas, word about the decline of honeybees as well as other pollinators has spread to the point that one University of Texas professor has decided to offer something toward the effort to decrease pollinator losses. This senior lecturer, Dr. Scott Rippel, who is also a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, is…
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