Muscovy Duck Starting to Lay Eggs

Our Muscovy ducks are starting to lay eggs (again).  This will be the 3rd clutch of Muscovy eggs that we have had this year.  We got this particular flock back in March 2013.  We purchased 8 Muscovy ducks at that time all together there were 4 males and 4 females.

We have since culled 2 males and 1 females.  Our Muscovy ducks are a mixed breed of Peking and  Muscovy.  They were much smaller than the Mallards that we raised.

We had a lot of excitement on this Farm previous that simply just was not photographed and/or video and we apologize for that, but are making an effort to correct that.   So without delay here is the picture of the first egg which was laid about a week ago (I'm just finding the time blog about it) :)

I actually caught this egg just after it was laid.  You can even see it is still wet.

The Muscovy is a native South American duck and appears to be the only domestic duck breed which is not a descendant of the Mallard. Muscovy drakes lack the curly tail feathers characteristic of drakes of all other breeds.

You can take a look at some of our actual Muscovy duck videos.

Stay tune for the video update next week. It's already made and wait to you see how many eggs that have been laid now!

Video Shami Goats: Getting ready to breed

We are preparing to breed our male Shami Goat (again) next month.  This is Cappuccino.  He is about 19 months old and we have already bred him with our Shami doe named Mocha.  

I also wanted you to see his beautiful fur.  The Shami Goats are born with one color and as they get older the fur on their back turns a different color.  Cappuccino's fur changed about 6 months ago from a dark brown (chocolate) to a pretty golden color mixed with white color. Here are a few pictures of him below:

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Lamb/Sheep Cobbler Recipe

What's on your table for Thanksgiving 2012.  In stead of that traditional Turkey dinner how about trying this Lamb/Sheep Cobbler Recipe:

Cook time: Cook 2 hrs 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

    1 tbsp sunflower oil
    7oz smoked turkey bacon , preferably in one piece, skinned and cut into pieces
    2lbs lamb neck fillets, cut into large chunks
    12oz baby onions , peeled
    5 carrot , cut into large chunks
    12oz small button mushrooms
    3 tbsp plain flour
    3 bay leaves
    small bunch thyme
    350ml lamb or beef stock
    large splash Worcestershire sauce

FOR THE COBBLER TOPPING

    12oz self-raising flour
    4 tbsp chopped mixed herbs , including thyme, rosemary and parsley
    1/2 lbs. chilled butter , grated
    juice 1 lemon
    5 bay leaves
    beaten egg , to glaze

Method

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a casserole dish, heat some oil, then sizzle the turkey bacon for 5 mins until crisp. Turn up the heat, then cook the lamb for 10 mins until brown. Remove meats with a slotted spoon, turn the heat up to maximum, then add the onions, carrots and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 mins until starting to color, then stir in the flour. Return the meat to the pan with the herbs, and pour over the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Season, then cover and braise in the oven, undisturbed, for about 1 hr 20 mins.

After about 1 hr, make the topping. Tip the flour and herbs into a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and mix using a fork. Make a well, then add the lemon juice and 3 tbsp water. Gently bring together to make a soft dough. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 5mm thick, then cut into rounds using a 19"pastry cutter. Re-roll the trimmings, then cut out more rounds until the dough is used up. After 1 hr 20 mins, take the casserole from the oven, remove the lid, then arrange the circles of dough, overlapping, around the edge of the dish, sticking bay leaves between them. Brush with egg and bake for 45 mins until golden.



Try a different version below:

Middle neck of lamb

This is available as chops or neck fillet. Neck has risen in popularity as it can be either fried, grilled, roasted or braised. It is sold in supermarkets, where two little fillets are packaged in a big box and sold at a premium. But from butchers, middle neck chops and neck fillets still make for a cheaper option than more prime cuts. Look for even-colored meat with a layer of fat running through it.
Per serving

963 kcalories, protein 45g, carbohydrate 59g, fat 60 g, saturated fat 31g, fibre 5g, sugar 9g, salt 2.89 g

Shami Goats: South Sinai Egypt

Just wanted to share a few pictures of some of our Shami goats here in on Homestead/ Farm in Ain Musa.  One thing I want to point out is the coloring in their fur.  The Shami goat bucks (males) have a great deal of color ranging from white to a sweet golden color mixed in with the natural chocolate color.  The Shami Goat Does do not have much change in color, but you can see the color changes down the middle of this particular does back.

Mocha (left) Espresso (middle) & Cappuccino (right)

Say hello to Espresso our new Shami Goat (buck) he is 5 months old. 

Take a look Shami goat.  Many people have never even seen let alone heard of a Shami goat.  This is Cappuccino (Shami Buck) about 17 months.  His coat started to change color about  6 months.  He was full chocolate.  The changing of color is normal, especially for the Shami goat bucks.  This particular breed is naturally polled i.e. no hornless.

Below is a picture of Cappuccino's dad.  Man that is one massive Shami Goat Buck.

The 3 Musketeers.  You'll notice that these Shami Goats are still young and have a ways to go before reaching maturity.

Delicious Grilled - Lamb Chops Recipe

Today's Recipe is: Grilled Lamb Chops 

I don't know anyone who has tasted Grilled Lamp chops and didn't like them.

When grilled right they are mouth watering and full of delicious flavor.  The picture above just makes my mouth water, how about you?

Note:  The secret in the flavoring is the vegetable stock and of course FRESH Rosemary herbs.

So let's get started:


Ingredients:

1 (2-pound) rack of lamb, frenched
1 cup grape jelly
1 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup Vegetable stock (Home made preferable)
½ cup butter
½ cup minced shallots
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

Directions:

1) Whisk together jelly and mustard in a small bowl. Brush over lamb to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Very important, if you can, to let your meat marinate.  You have a moist and delicious tasting chop as a finished dished.

2) Preheat the grill. Remove lamb chops from marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Place the Lamb chops on the grill and cook 5 minutes on each side, turning once, basting from time to to time with marinade sauce.

3) Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Combine vegetable, butter, shallots, and rosemary in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until reduced by half and thick, about 10 minutes.

4) To serve, pour sauce over warm lamb.  You can serve rice or bake or mashed potatoes.

Simply a hardy dish.   Please let your comments on how the recipe worked out for you and your family!

Bon appetite.

Our Arrival: Shami Goat (Espresso)

We've named this Shami goat (buck) Espresso.  Espresso was born on June 1, 2012.  His mom's name is Mocha and his dad's name is Cappuccino so we're developing a line of coffee Shami goats, no just kidding.

Without a doubt Espresso is a splitting image of his mom.  This is a very large breed of goats that are known for both their milk and meat. These particular Shami goats are naturally polled i.e. they do not have horns.

 

Espresso was born without any intervention from us. We didn't even have to tie off the umbilical cord.   In fact, we weren't expecting him but on this particular day we were in the house busy and didn't even hear him coming into the world.  My wife went out to feed the animals during their regular feeding time and discovered him.  We had Mocha in a make shift birthing pen expecting the delivery any day.  

For those of you who don't know, you can get an idea when the doe is about to deliver by observing her udder.  Normally, one of the signs that she is about to kid (give birth) is that the doe's udder will get really full a day or two before she is about to deliver.  Mocha's utter had done just that, so we knew she was close to kidding.   We did miss an opportunity to video record the process, oh well maybe next time. 

Pay close attention. As the Shami goats get older their hair color changes.  He is deep chocolate now all over, but he will develop white and golden color hair down the middle of his back. Just like his dad.  Look at the middle of his back and you'll see a dark line which will too change color. 

Espresso is looking in the area where we store the animal feed.  Believe it or not, this guy actually got inside that gate.  I had to reduce the size of the space to stop Espresso from getting inside.

Espresso trying to get a drink of milk.  This buck is vicious when it's time to drink.  

All of our animals are raised for our benefit on our homestead/farm.  Our Shami goats are bred for either providing milk for our family and/or meat on the table.  We will be slaughtering one of the Shami goat bucks in January 2013 or February 2013.

We will be adding a new flock of Rahmani sheep and Baladi sheep during January 2013 for the purpose of selling them for Eid Adha in October 2013.

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Shami Goats - For Slaughter Eid Adha 2013 (Ain Musa)

Shami Goats- New Arrivals 

Wow we are excited to have two new additions on the Ain Musa Farm here in South Sinai, Egypt.  They arrived here in January 2012.  The female doe is named Mocca and the male buck's name is Cappuccino. 

Mocca is 9 months old and Cappuccino is about 7 months.  The secret is the Mocca is pregnant and is expected to deliver in July 2012.  We have a secret that we'll tell you in just a moment.

Cappuccino is one shy buck.  He absolutely will not let you come near him unless he knows you.  We're feeding them barseem (clover) with a dry food mixture of crack corn, oats and tibeen.

We haven't set up their area yet so the will be housed in one of our quarantine rooms until their pen are is ready.

The Shami Goats have a excellent reputation for having some very tasty meat (we'll let you know), very lean and not a lot of fat.  The handle the Summer heat here in South Sinai very well.

The Shami bucks can service (mate) with up to 35 females in a herd.  So the ratio is 1 buck for every 30-35 does.   We are seriously thinking about getting this unique breed registered.

The secret is the Mocca is pregnant and is expected to deliver in July 2012.

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If you're in Cairo, Ras Sidr, Suez or South Sinai and you need a authentic source for Rahmani Sheep, Egyptian Baladi Sheep, or Shami Goats please contact us locally at: 01066147490.  We can accommodate your wedding parties, birth celebrations, even Eid Adha or Eid Fitr slaughter needs.

It's the Fayoumi Chickens and Mallard Duck day In Ain Musa

Today here in Ain Musa, Egypt we're letting some of the Mallards ducklings hang out with the Fayoumi Chickens.  These two groups seem to get alone fairly well.   The Fayoumi chickens come in a variety of colors, but most of our flock are brown in color and yet they still lay white eggs.

 These Mallard ducklings are about 28 days.  They are non-socialable and afraid of strangers, including us.  Our Muscovy ducks are the complete opposite. Already these Mallards are a hand full, as they run away from you as soon as you approach anywhere near them. 

In case you're wondering the Mallard ducklings above are sterile. They will not produce offspring and are raised only for their meat.  We didn't know that at first, but I have to tell you, they grow very quickly and they will be ready to be slaughtered at 3 months old.
The males are the ones with the black markings on their back.  Females at this point are all yellow.  

Welcome to Ain Musa Farm:

We specialize in raising Shami Goats, Rahmani and Egyptian Baladi Sheep.  All of our animals are raised in South Sinai on our Homestead and cared for by Americans. 

All of our animals are fed nothing but the finest ingredients to ensure that you are getting healthy, clean and delicious meat for your Walimah (wedding party), Aqiqah (Birth Celebration), Eid Adha Slaughtering or any other special occasion. We feed all of our animals Arthrydex Animal Supplements imported directly from the USA. We raise each animal from 3 months to 14 months old.  We do not sell mutton (animals over 24 months old).  We raise lambs to Yearlings (all under 24 months old).
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Picture: Shami Buck and Rahmani Ram in the background.	Rahmani Ram 13 months

Take a look at some of our Muscovy & Mallard Ducks and Fayoumi or Sasu chickens.  Their pens are well taken care of and cleaned daily.  Fed on a very expensive high protein diet.  The Mallard ducks are less than 2 months old and after a month will be ready for slaughtering.

Muscovies & Mallard Ducks  and Fayoumi Chicken	Mallard Ducklings

There is a shortage of sheep in Egypt but not on our farm.  Prices this Eid Adha 2012 start at 35 Egyptian Pounds per kilo.

Contact us for information on our Rahmani or Baladi Sheep for Slaughtering: 010-6147490 email amienterprisesinc@ gmail.com

Many of these sheep will be available for Slaughtering during Eid Adha here in Egypt October 29, 2012.

Below is "Tiny"  he is a Rahmani Ram.  He is 13 months old.  He will be offered for Slaughter here in South Sinai, Egypt October 29, 2012.  Tiny's approximate weight is over 65 kilogram.

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Ain Musa, Egypt Farm Ducks, Fayoumi Chickens & More Video

Take a preview of some of our Muscovy & Mallard Ducks and Egyptian Fayoumi Chickens.  We house all of our animals (including our Shami Goats, Rahmani & Baladi Sheep) in clean pens.

Do you have a special occasion like a Walimah, Wedding Party, Birth Celebration, Eid Adha or maybe you just want to offer a healthy, clean Rahmani sheep or Baladi Sheep for sacrifice?

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New Chicks on Board in Ain Musa

Like most people we started our homestead with chickens.  5 to be exact.  We didn't have a whole lot of variety to chose from so we when with a breed known in Egypt as Sasha. They are a much larger breed than the baladi (local) breed in Egypt.  They are meaters and not hormone infested like the famous white breed chicken that you will find in the market for consumption.

Below are a few pictures of our 2nd flock.  We purchased 15 chicks. 

These chicks are a mix breed and come in a variety of different colors.  Here in Egypt most chickens are feed:

1.  Baseem (clover)
2.  Cracked corn.  Used for fattening up the birds and NOT used by everyone.  It is costly so many poor people can not afford to feed their animals/birds corn.

All of our animals are either raised in pens or have a free roaming area for them.  The chickens wings have been clipped (I'll get to a post on how to do it and the reason why later).  However, anyone who has raised chickens know that they are very fast runners. I would even say just a fast, if not faster, than the Road Runner.

One thing that we didn't do and we should have done is when we bring a new flock to the homestead to give them a dose of antibiotics and quarantine them.  We did quarantine them but to be on the safe side we should have medicated them as well.  This is done to protect the animals that you already have as well as treating and taking precautions against diseases that your new animals might have.

Mallard Duck Update.

Here is a 2 week update:  The Mallards have lost their duckling feathers what was that downy yellow color.  We changed their feed to an alfalfa pellet 21% protein and crushed cracked corn and added a little bran moist with water..  These guys love it!  Boy what a difference in less than 2 weeks. 

The below picture is 11 days earlier:

Here is a  picture 11 days later using the new feed:

I would probably say that they have doubled in weight.  From the above picture you can see that they are molting on their backs and the new feathers are coming in.  These Mallards are only 64 days old or just a at 9 weeks.

New Mallard Ducks on the Ain Musa Homestead

New to the Ain Musa Homestead.  11 new Mallard ducks arrived on February 4, 2012.  In the background are the the Muscovy ducks.  We have them in separate pens until the Mallards become bigger.

The Mallards are about 31 days old.  We are feeding them bassem (clover)  and crack corn.  All of our ducks and chickens love the bassem and prefer it over the crack corn.

We are testing the Mallards to see how well they adapt here in South Sinai.