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I don’t have much of an update for October. Migration is basically over, and I wasn’t able to add any new species this month. I have a feeling this is going to be the trend for the rest of the year since all the warm weather birds are moved out and I have already gotten “the usuals” for winter birds. I’ve still been holding out hope for a rare vagrant to show up or maybe some late migrators to make a stop at the feeders. I only got out birding a few days this month and did most of my birding from the boat while out fishing. We saw a good variety of songbirds on the shore, and some waterfowl on the lake. We even spotted two Common Loons mid-month in central Minnesota which was an interesting surprise. Although I haven’t been able to add any new birds lately, I’m still enjoying my Big Year and all the birding I’ve done this year! October Birds: Birds Species this Year: 180! Species for October: 0 Days Birded this Year: 86 Days Birded in October: 4 Lifers in October: 0
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With fall here, hunting season is upon us. With being married to an avid outdoorsman, I find myself trying lots of new recipes. This time, it was a little different. Instead of making a meal for us, I used some of his harvest to make dog treats! Duck and geese feet are great treats for dogs as their bones don’t splinter (since they aren’t cooked) and they’re full of beneficial cartilage. Dehydrated Duck Feet 1. Remove duck feet from the body, I use game shears 2. Clip off the nails as they can be long and sharp, I use the game shears for this also 3. Wash feet thoroughly. (The feet can be fed at this point to your furry friend, or you can dehydrate so they last longer). 4. Pat dry and arrange on dehydrator trays. 5. Dehydrate at 165 degrees Fahrenheit until dried 6. Store in an airtight container Clip the toe nails off I made some dehydrated duck feet as Christmas gifts last year for some four-legged family members and friends. My taste tester dogs were all shapes and sizes from a Rat terrier-Chihuahua to a Coonhound-Lab. Most of the dogs didn’t quite know what to do at first with the duck foot, but once they bit in, they all enjoyed them! Dehydrated duck feet are a treat your dog is sure to love!
Try them out and let me know what your dog thought of them! Wanting to try more wild game dog treat recipes? Check out this article from the Nebraskaland Magazine: |
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