So sorry to read about P having to self isolate, this new variety is sweeping through so many people are getting it. Hoping for a full & fast recovery of her partner.
I remember duck eggs from when I was a kid. We had Dutch quackers. They laid the prettiest eggs that I flat out refused to eat (I was annoyed at the concept of eating potential ducklings and of course the cute 'n fluffies over-ruled the health benefits of free range home laid eggs)
My mom said they were much richer in flavour than the commercial chicken eggs. I'm sorry that the heatwave has affected the laying, hoping it will pass soon.
Those Martins are beautiful. I definitely wouldn't mind waking up to them outside my window each morning!
Have a lovely weekend Fiona.
P's quite sanguine. She seems to think that "us oldies" will be fine. I will hear this morning how they are. I do tend to think, though, that no news is good news.
Yes, duck eggs are richer than hen's - commercial or otherwise. They are pretty seasonal, so we enjoy them while we can. Although P will let them sit, most are sterile. Actually, I should ask if she has drakes...
Happy weekend to you!