Scissortail Microfarms

08/08/2020

An update on Lil Dude, my wild black bellied duckling. He’s as big as the chicks now and is doing well.

07/03/2020

It’s been busy here at the farm. We got 20 baby chicks 3 weeks ago. They’re growing fast!
Today a neighbor brought me a tiny duckling she found in her yard while mowing. It is a wild duck, most likely a black bellied whistling duck. He may be tiny, but he‘s mighty.

04/06/2020

Snail snacks during quarantine

Feeding the ducks some snail snacks after the rain.

04/06/2020

Did you enjoy the rain we had this past weekend? The snails came out in droves and the ducks love them!

03/15/2020

I’ve got plenty of duck eggs. $8 per dozen. Pm to arrange pickup.

12/21/2019

Yard to market co-op will be on hiatus from the farmers market for the next couple of months. If you need duck eggs, please contact me directly to arrange pickup at the farm. 🦆🥚🍳

07/29/2019

Scrambled egg omelette | Egg recipes | Jamie Oliver recipes

Just saw this awesome looking recipe using ingredients that are in season right now. Try it and let me know how it turned out!

Take your omelettes to the next level with this Scrambled egg omelette recipe from Jamie's 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy cookbook. Delicious!

05/05/2019

Food 4 All

Eggs are available for online order and we can deliver in the Austin metro area. Note: eggs may be from another member of my co-op and are subject to availability.

04/30/2019

Scissortail Microfarms

Scissortail Microfarms

Ducks are hilarious. You have to run fast to hold on to a tasty treat like a grub!

04/30/2019

Ducks are hilarious. You have to run fast to hold on to a tasty treat like a grub!

04/15/2019

Lemon curd is a great way to use up extra eggs. Try making this recipe with them. https://kitchenconfidante.com/simple-sundays-lemon-curd-recipe

04/06/2019

Duck eggs at Sunset Valley Farmer’s market today 9-1.

We are open for business! Get here before the rain hits. We have duck eggs, seedlings, beets, rainbow chard, kale, and herbs.

03/03/2019

Dreary winter days are no match against my duck eggs!

02/16/2019

This was delicious with duck eggs! The ladies are coming into full lay. If you need any eggs before our next market day, send me a msg. I gots lots of eggs!

Having trouble getting all your daily greens? Have arugula for breakfast! I made this savory oatmeal today. You can get the recipe in our cookbook. Get one for yourself in our online shop. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/shops/item/2068279209861552/?referral_story_type=shop_pdp_share_deep_link&referral_code=shops_pdp_share

02/02/2019

Yard to Market Co-op

Meet one of our members Linda Colonna. She brings chicken and duck eggs to the farm stand, the first Saturday of each month. Come out and grab a dozen before they're gone!

12/18/2018

Meet the newest members of my flock. A huge thank you to Germaine at Munkebo Farms for these lovely ladies! 🥰

12/15/2018

There will be duck and chicken eggs tomorrow at the Yard to Market Co-op farmstand at Sunset Valley SFC Farmer's Market. Be sure to get there early before we sell out!

12/06/2018

On this national day of mourning for our 41st president, I am also in mourning for some losses to our flock. 9 ducks and 5 chickens so far, and injuries to the few that are left. Dogs will kill poultry for sport-you can’t underestimate them in comparison to coyotes and other predators. If anyone knows of a donkey or livestock guardian dog that needs a home, hook me up!

11/14/2018

The chickens are nestled, all snug in their bed. Do you ever use a heat lamp in your coop? Why or why not?

11/13/2018

Duckie is getting some spa time today.

10/18/2018

Green Corn Project

Get your tickets for the festival! This is the major fundraiser for a great organization that helps build organic gardens all around Austin. The weather forecast is looking good too!

10 days to the festival!! We are ridiculously excited about our lineup. As Green Corn Project's only planned fundraising event each year – our talented community of food/drink artisans really help us go all out.

We know the weather has been…a challenge lately, to say the least, and we hope everyone out there is able to remain safe and dry. We've had an eye on the forecast, and we’re pretty happy to report that things are looking *brighter* in our near future. The 28th is foretasted to be low 70’s and sunny! Advance tickets are still available online – we'll see you at Boggy Creek Farm!

10/05/2018

I’ll have pears, eggs and basil at the farmers market this weekend. Anyone have a good recipe for pear preserves or lemon basil?

05/05/2018

Time to let the ducks out!

04/29/2018

Duck Egg Frittata with Artichokes and Leeks - Two of a Kind

Here’s a great recipe for a fritatta made with duck eggs. You can get duck eggs and leeks today at the Hope Farmer’s market. Get yer Sunday brunch on! http://www.twoofakindcooks.com/duck-egg-frittata-artichokes-leeks/

Duck egg frittata with artichokes and leeks is light, fluffy and loaded with veggies. Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

08/01/2017

Co-op Farmstands for Backyard Gardeners - Homesteading & Livestock - MOTHER EARTH NEWS

Mother earth news did a wonderful feature article on the co-op. https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/selling-homegrown-produce-zm0z17aszqui

Yard to Market Co-op has created an adaptable model for selling homegrown produce—from bunches of herbs to dozens of eggs.

04/23/2017

"FREE" eggs cost HOW MUCH?

Raising poultry and producing homegrown eggs is definitely a labor of love. https://youtu.be/UBv1UaLH8as

The real cost of homegrown, "free" eggs in my suburban context. I am a podcaster who is starting to put videos out on YouTube. While I have made hundreds of ...

03/27/2017

I haven't posted in a while. Sadly, we lost half of our flock due to coyotes a few weeks ago. My remaining girls are doing well and their yolks show it! It's unfortunate that we sometimes have to deal with predators, but free ranging birds are happier and healthier. The picture below shows a large chicken egg on top vs one of my duck eggs on the bottom. The chicken is in a small pen, does not have access to a yard full of greens, and it is fed conventional feed. My girls have soy free non gmo feed with vitamin supplements, as well as being free range during the day. I can certainly taste the difference, how about you?

03/04/2017

Tomorrow you can get your duck eggs at either Sunset Valley Farmer's market or the Austin Organic Gardeners plant sale at Zilker Botanical gardens. I will also be selling some delicious lemon curd at the plant sale. There will be several other local vendors as well as lots of seedlings just in time for your spring garden. Stop by and say hi!

02/19/2017

How To Cook Asparagus. New Season Asparagus.

Can't wait for some fresh asparagus from the garden. This recipe looks delicious! https://youtu.be/FdM8ihoM1w4

A stunning dish,of local and seasonal,Evesham/Worcestershire Asparagus,served on toast with a poached duck egg and butter sauce,made from scratch in 5 minute...

01/29/2017

If you weren't able to make it out to the farmer's market this weekend, you can still get your eggs out at the farm. Email ScissortailMicrofarms @ gmail.com or call 512-DUQEGGS to arrange pickup. We still have plenty of eggs!

01/21/2017

Tomorrow should be a lovely day at the farmer's market. Come get your eggs at the Yard to Market co-op booth at the Sunset Valley SFC market. We will be there from 9 to 1.

01/14/2017

Recipe: Korean-Style Steamed Eggs — Recipes from The Kitchn

I made these for breakfast today. If you use a small porcelain bowl like the ones you get served soup in at Chinese restaurants, I think you will get better results. Be careful not to overcook it and you will have velvety duck egg deliciousness. http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-korean-style-steamed-egg-gyeran-jjimrecipes-167222

You've had eggs boiled, fried, poached, and scrambled ... but how about steamed? Silky, savory Asian-style steamed eggs are a real treat at any meal. Different variations exist in China, Japan, and Korea, and today I'll share one method for making Korean-style steamed eggs, called gyeran jjim.

01/14/2017

My ladies have not slowed down. If you missed us today, you can come get your eggs at the Yard to Market Co-op at Hope Farmer's Market tomorrow or contact me to come pick them up at the farm.

01/08/2017

It got a little cold here, but the ducks have been out enjoying the sunshine. Thank you to all my customers who braved the cold weather and supported us at the farmers markets this weekend. Yard to Market Co-op

01/07/2017

Brrr, it's freezing outside! Be sure to mind your P's-pets, plants, and pipes. Good thing the ducks have their waterproof down jackets on-they don't seem to mind it at all.