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Peafowl: Plumage and Personality

Peacocks have been considered for thousands of years, as the world’s most…

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Rudolph and Company: A Portrait of the North American Reindeer

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, had a very shiny nose”…as well as some…

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Born to be Wild: North American Wild Turkeys

The North American Wild Turkey can be found in every state of…

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Icelandic Sheep: Triple-purpose Breed

One of the oldest and most luxurious wool breeds of sheep is…

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Highland Cattle: A Breed Apart

At first sight, the shaggy, comical, and toupee-like hair that tumbles down…

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Guinea Fowl: Something Different in the Garden

An exotic and perhaps odd-looking breed of poultry, the Guinea Fowl, is…

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The Healing Properties of Emus

Emus, ostriches, and rheas—all flightless “running birds”—belong to the same class: “Aves”.…

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Belted Galloways: The “Oreo-Cookie” Cow

The “Belted Galloway”, a hardy breed of Scottish Cattle, is distinctive because…

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Alpacas: The Ultimate in Exotics

Alpacas, the woolly, smaller cousins to the llama, are regarded worldwide as…

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Raising Sheep the Modern Way by Paula Simmons: A Review

A must-have and a must-read for every sheep owner is the excellent…

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Angora Rabbits: The Wool Industry’s Pride and Joy

It’s no secret that the world’s softest garment fiber comes from a…

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Heading Home by Lawrence Scanlan Review

Beginning life anew in a country setting is a dream that many…

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