Duck eggs bear some resemblance to chicken eggs, but there are several things that distinguish the two. For starters, duck eggs are typically larger than chicken eggs. The shell of a duck egg is also significantly thicker than that of …
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Many people mistakenly think loons are ducks because they live in water, have webbed feet, and dive similarly to ducks. However, loons actually belong to a different family. The Common Loon, unlike ducks, sports a striking black-and-white checkered back and …
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There are many sounds that evoke life on the farm, but none so recognizable as the early morning crow of a rooster. Most of us tend to associate this sound with the start of the day, but chicken keepers soon …
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When it comes to raising chickens for eggs or meat, it’s understandable to think “the bigger the better”, but this may not necessarily be true for you, depending on your circumstances. Bantam chickens are miniature versions of regular chickens, but …
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Few things are as disturbing as a relentlessly crowing rooster. The truth is, roosters are notoriously loud – albeit that some breeds are louder than others. Thus for a famously fluffy and docile breed like the Silkie chicken, you may …
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What do you first see in a pig? Most likely, it is its large snout. And when the pig manages to open its snout, you barely see its teeth. So you may have asked, “do pigs have teeth?” Pigs have …
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Watching the remarkable addition in weight, swollen teats, even disinterest in mating from your pregnant pig can be amusing. Of course, you would be anxious (especially if it is your first time breeding pigs) about how long your pig would …
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If you have spent any time observing cavies and their curious activity patterns, you may find yourself asking questions like, “when do guinea pigs sleep?” and “is my piggie nocturnal?” Rean on to find out more about a guinea pig’s …
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Whether you’re trying to breed guinea pigs, or your guinea pig unexpectedly got pregnant, you might be wondering how long you have until the female gives birth. Gestation periods vary in rodents, so it’s important to be aware of how …
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Goats have wonderfully curious and affectionate personalities and are often seen as one of the highlights of petting zoos – especially adorable baby goats. Their comforting nature can make them great companion animals, but it’s easy to forget how destructive …
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If you are new to keeping cattle on your farm or homestead, it helps to have prior knowledge of their breeding and reproductive cycles. Learning about a cow’s reproductive cycle is of particular importance if you want to raise dairy …
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Talk about daredevil climbers, and you dare not ignore the mountain goat. Relentlessly bold and gravity-defying, the mountain goat is famed – if not notorious – for the frightful heights it can climb without falling. But why don’t mountain goats …
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