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Choosing the Right Breed of Rabbits

When considering rabbits as pets, the costs of feeding the rabbit and the amount of space it will need are very important. This will generally mean having a smaller breed is best, it will require less food and less space.

Raising Goats for Milk

With the right information, raising dairy goats can be a rewarding and profitable venture. We’ll explore everything you need to know.

Choosing the Right Breed of Duck

When you want to raise ducks you need to know which right breed to look for. Domestic ducks are good for eggs, meat, and for a smaller group for down feathers. Keeping ducks has helped me realize they are equally good it not better than other fowl in keeping down the level of insects.

St Croix Sheep

The St Croix sheep breed comes from the island of St Croix, one of the Virgin Islands and can be found on most of the islands.

Choosing the Right Breed of Sheep

There are many breeds of sheep all around the world. What you plan to get from them is of high importance on which breed you choose, unless you just want them to eat your grass or for the pure enjoyment of having them. Some of these breeds only do well in certain climates. Therefore, having these as a starting point in choosing which breed to get us, becomes very important.

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