Problem: Article: This will require a little research on the particular breed of your ducks. Heavy breeds such as the Muscovy and other meat production breeds will usually have a ratio of one drake to five ducks maximum. Lighter breeds such as the Khaki Campbell and Indian Runner can have a maximum ratio of around one drake to ten ducks.  Keeping too many drakes with too few females can cause injury to the females as they can be mated too often. If you are attempting to cross breed, be careful about the size difference between the drake and ducks because this can also potentially cause injury. If you have too many drakes you can keep them in a separate pen during the breeding season. You can mate ducks as a pair if you choose. The problem comes when there are multiple drakes and not enough space and females. You should mate young animals to keep the generation interval low and achieve the greatest genetic progress. First-year drakes and ducks are best for breeding but do not mate birds younger than 6 months old. While some domestic ducks will mate year-round, the typical mating season goes from late winter through spring to early summer. This is the most likely time that your ducks will show mating behavior and lay eggs. Mating behavior will include head bobbing, pecking, neck biting and attempts at mounting by the male. Ducks will typically mate with any other duck including those of different breeds. If you want to create particular crosses you must keep breeds separate that you do not want mixed in. If you do not want your ducks mixing and you have multiple breeds then you should separate them during breeding season. Muscovy ducks that mate with another domestic ducks will produce mule ducks. Mule ducks are sterile but can be good meat producers. Mixes between other domestic ducks will not be sterile. This will depend on the number of ducklings you want to produce. For most breeds, one duck can produce around 100 marketable ducklings per season. You will get better results when you have less birds being mated and housed together. However, commercial breeders will have to have mass mating for economic reasons.
Summary: Keep the correct ratio of drakes (males) to ducks. Minimize the time between generations. Know the mating season. Watch for mixing breeds. Calculate the number of birds to be mated.

Problem: Article: in February and July. Winter pruning for wisteria is best done in February on a mild day. Then, pruning in the summer will cut back on the unruly growth and keep the plant in check. It is important to restrict the vegetative growth so that the flowering spurs are encouraged to blossom.  Pruning in the winter is generally easier because the leaves have been shed and the framework of the plant is exposed. A good rule of thumb is to remove half of the prior year’s growth. The shoots are the new branches that have grown since the summer. They should be cut back so that there are only three to five buds per shoot. This will generally mean that three to four inches will be cut off each one. Pruning the branches will direct the plant’s energy to flowering. While the shoots can be cut back, the main woody frame of the plant should not be cut. Maintaining a strong frame will ensure that the integrity of the plant remains intact. This creates better air circulation and allows the sunlight to reach the new growth. This improves the chances of the formation of flower buds. For older plants, it is necessary to remove branches that are run-down and branches that have grown over structural features of buildings, such as windows and doors. This is known as a “hard prune” and it will stimulate strong growth, as this is a plant that can grow aggressively. To avoid this, avoid fertilizing in the first spring after the hard prune. Many gardeners find the seedpods of the wisteria plant to look decorative. You can leave the seedpods if you enjoy how the look; otherwise, it is acceptable to remove them.
Summary: Prune Prune the long shoots. Avoid cutting the plant frame. Cut the new growth back six inches. Completely remove unnecessary shoots from the main framework. Leave the seedpods.

Problem: Article: You may not know what openings are most commonly found on personal statements, but you can easily do an internet search for "personal statements" to get an idea. Reviewers read so many applications that they get bored of reading the same statements over and over again.  Common cliches to avoid include things such as "From a young age, I have always been interested in...", "I have always been a...", defining dictionary terms, opening with a quotation, and using sweeping generalizations such as "Humans have always..."  Avoid things that are overly general and could apply to anyone, such as "I want to become a physician because I want to help people." This says nothing particular about you. Most applications will also ask for a resume or CV that displays your accomplishments. While you should talk about significant experiences in your development, don't use your personal statement to rehash everything on your resume. Instead, try to pick one or two moments that really stick out to you as influencing your decision to apply to this program. You do not know the beliefs and values of the admissions committee reading your personal statement. While you may have strong beliefs about particular things, such as religion or politics, it is best to keep the tone of your personal statement neutral to avoid offending anyone who does not share them.  This does not mean you can't mention things like religion if they are important to you. For example, you could say something like "I have honed my leadership skills by serving as a youth counselor for my church." However, you would probably want to avoid things such as "I know that God's plan is for me to cure cancer," since not everyone may believe in this. Of course, there are always exceptions. For example, if you are writing a personal statement to apply to a seminary program, it would be appropriate to talk about your religious beliefs in detail.
Summary:
Avoid overused openings. Avoid rehashing your resume or CV. Avoid emphasizing personal beliefs.