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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’re a breeder advertising show birds or a hobbyist capturing a chicken’s unique character, you can take better chicken pics in a few easy steps.
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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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Guide to Domestic Goose Breeds
Learn the basics of the various domestic goose breeds so you can make an informed choice about which breed is right for you.
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All About Heavy Goose Breeds
Breed spotlight on heavy goose breeds: Embden, African, and Toulouse. Learn about these breeds and what makes them desirable flock members.
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Raising Pilgrim Geese
Learn from an expert hatcher as he explains the benefits and basics of Pilgrim Geese through his own experiences.
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Breed Profile: Pilgrim Goose
The Pilgrim goose is a hardy, auto-sexing breed with excellent foraging and mothering skills that makes an excellent dual-purpose breed for homestead produce and pasture maintenance.
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