Livestock Breeds
Laura Phillips
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Livestock Breeds
Apr 25, 2001
The modern Curly comes from a varied history that includes wild herds, conquistadors, Native Americans, and perhaps Russian immigrants and Norse sailors.
Apr 17, 2001
Bio-Security to Protect Rare Breeds
Protect your rare livestock from infectious disease
Apr 10, 2001
Mulefoot Hogs - Uncommon and Hardy
The critically rare Mulefoot hog survives thanks to preservationists who value its unique genetics and hardy, thrifty nature
Apr 4, 2001
Tunis - America's Fat-tailed Sheep
This rare, distinctive breed of sheep is known for it's hardy, docile nature and fine production records.
Mar 27, 2001
Hobby breeders important to breed's survival, and those breeding flocks may be smaller than you'd expect
Mar 22, 2001
Dominiques - America's First Chicken - Part 1
The thrifty, reliable Dominique breed, now critically rare, still is a good farm breed
Mar 13, 2001
The Clydesdale, a heavy draft breed, was developed in Scotland for farm work and hauling coal.
Mar 6, 2001
Are All Breeds Worth Preserving?
Declining gene pools and fads change breeds, not always for the better
Feb 27, 2001
Spring Whispers Its Approach And Makes Demands
Winter's easing its hold and allowing new life to break through, so we'd better be prepared.
Feb 20, 2001
Shetland Sheep - The Thousand Year Survivors
This ancient breed is hardy, adapable, easy-to-manage, and produces superior wool.
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Livestock Breeds
Welcome to Heritage Breeds (7 msgs)
Indian Runner Ducks - not your average waddler (3 msgs)
Dominiques - Part 2 (1 msgs)
What Breeds? (4 msgs)
Indian Runner Duck Help (2 msgs)
Dominiques - America's First Chicken - Part 1 (2 msgs)
Rare Wools and related thoughts (4 msgs)