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Geese can be very friendly if hand-reared from goslings and will even eat of your hand. They are excellent at keeping grass short and will eat windfall fruit in an orchard. They do not scratch the ground the way chickens do, so they will not destroy your garden. Geese can be used for protection as […]
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Gun Dogs

Gun dogs were developed to help hunters find and retrieve game, usually birds. The types of gun dogs include pointers and setters, flushing dogs and retrievers. Gun dogs can make great pets; they are loyal and friendly, love to play and are affectionate with their families. They are usually gentle with children. Gun dogs have […]
Chickens Farm Animals

Chinese Silky Chickens

Silkies are an ancient, Asiatic breed of poultry, most notably known for their fur like feathers. While the structure of a Silkies feather is much like other birds, they lack barbicels between each strand of ‘hair’ on the feathers shaft. These barbicels are tiny, cartilage hooks, that act like Velcro and give a feather its […]