As a chicken keeper, you are probably raising your eyebrow and thinking that to keep ducks you need a pond! Duck ponds are probably quite expensive to build and probably take a lot of maintenance. Then there is all the space in the garden that will … [Read more...] about Keeping Backyard Ducks – Pros and Cons
Satin Rabbit – Everything You Need to Know
The Satin rabbit breed is a medium to large breed that despite its size is quite a popular breed in the United States of America. It is sought after as a companion or pet rabbit breed as well as an exhibition rabbit breed. They tend to show off very … [Read more...] about Satin Rabbit – Everything You Need to Know
Domestic Duck breeds that are or are Fast Becoming Quit Rare
Ducks are fast becoming very popular for eggs, meat, ornamental and exhibition. As the demand for duck breeds grow there is a good chance that we could get to do some good and give some rare and or critically endangered duck breeds a better chance … [Read more...] about Domestic Duck breeds that are or are Fast Becoming Quit Rare
Bantam and Miniature Duck Breeds
Just like chickens, duck breeds also come in miniature or rather Bantam sized ducks. There are also some larger sized breeds of ducks that have miniaturized versions. They come in many beautiful and varied splashes of color and character traits … [Read more...] about Bantam and Miniature Duck Breeds
Afrikaner Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Afrikaner is a very old breed of cattle breed that was first herded and kept by the Khoisan in South Africa from around the 15th century. They were once used for milk, meat and as a draft animal that pulled the wagons of the Great Trek in South … [Read more...] about Afrikaner Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Agerolese Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
These beautiful medium-sized cattle are a protected breed due to a decline in their numbers. But thanks to conservation efforts their numbers are once again slowly increasing to a level where they are now listed as endangered but maintained. They … [Read more...] about Agerolese Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Alambadi Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Alambadi is a rare breed of cattle these days. They have a long heart shaped face with strong horns that rise from the head and point a bit backward. They are used primarily as draft cattle to pull a plow or cart. They are not the fastest of … [Read more...] about Alambadi Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
American Milking Devon Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The American Milking Devon was once one of the most prominent cattle breeds in America. Their deep glossy red coats used to be a prevalent site grazing upon various cattle farms. Today they are one of the rarest cattle breeds in the world being … [Read more...] about American Milking Devon Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Angus Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Aberdeen Angus or just Angus cattle are truly magnificent beasts to behold. They are strongly muscled and usually have a pleasant temperament. They are one of the worlds top beef cattle breeds with a high quality of well marbled, succulent … [Read more...] about Angus Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Ankole-Watusi Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Many a depiction of cattle pulling a cart of plow shows that of a long-horned bovine. That depiction would be of the Anglo-Watusi breed of cattle. They have for generations made many heads turn with their long sweeping horns that extend from their … [Read more...] about Ankole-Watusi Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know