82-Uncastw Farming, Saturday, Ftbruary 18, 1995 Where Ducks Are Just Like Kids LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff EL VERSON (Chester Co.) Duck fanners are a bit scarce. If they are like Luke and Elmeta Hol linger of Elverson, what they lack in numbers they make up for in enthusiasm. “I love ducks—they’re just like my kids,” said Luke who with his wife raises 12,000 Peking ducks with a new 3,000-head batch rotat ing every two weeks. For 30 years, the Hollingers had raised 30,000 layer hens. When the equipment and housing became obsolete, and it became more and more difficult to contract 30,000 layers, the couple decided against expanding and updating .their facil ities. About five years ago, they quit the egg business. Luke thought he’d concentrate on his full-time cabinet job where he’d been employed for years. But he missed having something to tend. “I get very bored if there’s nothing to do,” he said. The Hollingers started checking out options. The feed company that had supplied their poultry operation for years suggested they HERBALIFE INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR '' /<C«II ForPrfopSalS gu«lnow.OppoljPHyfB 717-626-5503 DOE’S PRIDE" NATURAL GOAT MILK SOAP • It's especially GENTLE on your skin •It’s NATURAL and PURE • There’s NO alleigy-producing fragrance, dye. color or preservative added SEND FOB FREE INFORMATION Of CALL TOIL FREE NUMOER 1-800-542-7180 HOME SOAP WORKS P.O. Box 317, Millington, NJ 07946 (908) (04-2170 SOYBEAN ROASTING ON YOUR FARM am FULL-FAT ROASTED SOYBEANS for Maximum Feeding Value • High energy, by-pass protein and palatabihty • Toxic enzymes and molds destroyed • Peak performance with retained oil and lecithin • Improved Total Digestible Nutrients • Ultimate rich peanutty flavor and aroma • Dried as roasted • Roast own grown beans - Avoid trucking and docking • Economical and efficient for lower feed costs • Ready for use or storage in PA and St Custom Roastini David N. Groff RO 3 Lewisburg, PA (717) 568-1420 Horst Grain Roasting 3040 Penns Grove Rd. Roast-M-Matic Lincoln Unlv., PA 19352 Grain Roasting (Chester Co.) Sales-Service (610)869-8834 , Custom Work try raising geese. The Hollingers did try it for a season, but the geese market did not pan out like expected. Ducks were another alternative for raising in the obsolete poultry houses, but the Hollingers were skeptical. They didn’t want to rush into anything, especially if the market wasn’t there. But they found that cities with a large ethnic Oriental population provide a steady mark et. They contracted with a Shart les ville grower who delivers newly hatched ducklings, picks up the finished ducks every two weeks. (Turn [ding States Schnupp’s Grain Roasting. Inc. RD 6 Lebanon, PA I -800-452-4004 717-865-6611 to Pag* B 3) Morton Buildings is having a very Special Sale. Were opening our doors bright & early for you on February 23,24, & 25,1995 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CALL TODAY: Luke and Elmeta Hoillnger never tire of talking about ducks. Luke said, “The ducks are just like my children. I feel better when I'm sleeping at home with them. If I go away. I always have the ducks in back of mind Just like they’re my kids. I keep calling home to see how they’re doing.”. Recieve two free “Outback” style jackets with the purchase of any new Morton Building. The “Outback” jacket features sanded, poly/cotton poplin; broadcloth lining with half mesh overlay; hidden hood in convertible collar, zip front with snap down storm flap; pleated, double entry I lower pockets; inside pocket; adjustable cuffs; inside o/j/j y§y4*7 drawstring waist; with a relaxed fit Watch for special price ad flyers in your area or contact your local Morton MIVRI trN Buildings design & construction center for details. All vl AVB|J|| ISIM/mC Morton Buildings will reflect special sale pricing. „ . ,„ , , P.O. Box 399, Morton, IL 61550 Saleenas February 25m, 1995. Cm Now! © 1995 Morton Buildings, inc. 717/624-3331 3368 York Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325 C* 908/454-7900 P.O. Box 126, Phllllpsburg, NJ 08865
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