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Raising Geese, Choosing a Breed and Preparations
We are going to add raising geese to our poultry qualifications this spring. We have had most of the other poultry here, including chickens, guinea hens, ducks, and turkeys.
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5 Things to Know about Domestic Goose Breeds
Geese are not similar to chickens and differ in many ways from ducks. Here are five items to consider when evaluating whether a goose is a good fit for your farmstead.
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All About Light and Ornamental Goose Breeds
This article covers light goose breeds, as classified by the American Poultry Association’s Standard of Perfection. In addition to two domestic goose breeds, the light goose breed class includes the wild Canada goose and the Egyptian goose, which is not a true goose at all.
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Improve Your Chicken Pics with These 6 Tips
Whether you are a breeder who wants to advertise their show birds or a hobbyist who loves to capture their chicken’s character, learning how to take better chicken pics can be accomplished with a few easy tips.
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Boris and Natasha
The call came from the post office first thing in the morning. “We have a package for you with live animals. Please pick it up as soon as possible.”
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All About Medium Goose Breeds
Add to Favorites By Christine Heinrichs – This article will explore medium goose breeds, as classified by the American Poultry Association. The five recognized medium goose breeds range from 13 to 17 …
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Guide to Domestic Goose Breeds
Add to Favorites Most domestic goose breeds have been developed primarily to raise for meat, although some are bred with emphasis on ornamental attributes, such as curly feathers or head …
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All About Heavy Goose Breeds
Breed spotlight on heavy goose breeds the Embden, African, and Toulouse. The American Poultry Association separates goose breeds into three classes for exhibition purposes: heavy, medium, and light.
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Breed Profile: Pilgrim Geese
Depending on who you ask, Pilgrim geese were either developed during the 30s by Oscar Grow—a well-known waterfowl breeder of his time or in Europe by various breeders.
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