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Orpington
The Orpington breed was created in 1886 by William Cook, who crossed Minorcas, Langshans and Plymouth Rocks, and named the breed after his hometown. He first created black Orpingtons and then went on to create white, buff and blue colored. The original purpose of the breed was to be dual-purpose, for both egg and meat […]
Tossing Time for Pet
It’s that time to check your pet supplies. Just as we humans go through our closets and dressers at regular intervals, we should do the same for our pet’s “stuff.” Veterinarians advise that cleaning, repairing or tossing out pet equipment is an important step in keeping your pet healthy. For example, I’m not a fan […]
Legends of the Easter Bunny
There are a number of legends surrounding the Easter Bunny and how it became part of the celebration of Easter. The origin of the Easter bunny is supposed to have begun in pre-Christian Germany in the 1300s. People there worshiped gods and goddesses, one of which was Eastre, goddess of spring and fertility. Celebrations were […]