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Domestic Goose | Domesticated as Poultry and Guard at Farms

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Domestic Goose is a pet goose (either graylag or swan) which is being kept as poultry for getting meat, eggs, and down feathers since long. Weight and Size Domestic Goose is a domesticated breed selected for its bigger size. Its normal weight is considered up to 22 lb (10 Kg). Comparatively, wild swan goose is weighing up to 7.7 lb (3.5 Kg) and wild graylag goose is weighing up to 9 lb (4.1 kg). Origins and Characteristics The original pet goose in Europe, northern Africa and western Asia is derived from “Graylag Goose”; whereas in eastern Asia, it is the consequence of “Swan Goose” which is generally called ‘Chinese Goose’. Both the graylag and swan geese have recently been recognized and its modern flocks have been found in Australia and North America which consist either the species or hybrids. The “Chinese Goose” can be easily distinguished from European Goose seeing the big knob at the base of the bill. The hybrid breeds show every degree of dissimilarity between two species. Goos

Domestic Duck can be kept as Pet at Garden or Backyard

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Domestic Ducks are generally produced for getting meat and eggs. Many duck breeds are kept as pets, for shows, or used for adornment purposes. Nearly all types of domestic ducks (excluding Muscovy ducks) are descendants of the mallard. Domestication The ‘Mallard ducks’ were initially tamed in Southeast Asia about 4000 years ago, and these ducks were also farmed by “Romans” in Europe, and “Malays” in Asia. In ancient Egypt, the ducks were kept in the nets and formerly bred in captivity. Almost all types of domestic-ducks excluding “Muscovy” were bred through the ‘Mallard’. The housebreaking has greatly changed their physiognomies. The domestic-ducks are generally bigamous, whereas, the wild-mallards are mostly monogamous. The domestic-ducks have lost the territorial behavior like as mallards and also they found to be less aggressive than mallards. In spite of these variances, domestic-ducks often mate with wild mallard, producing fully fertile hybrid descendants. Pets and  Ornamental Th

Lahore Pigeon | Calm and Gentle Behavior Domestic Pigeon

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Lahore pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeons which is more famous for its remarkable size and calm nature. The breed was initially raised in Lahore, the province of Pakistan. All the domesticated pigeons are offspring of “Rock Pigeons”. Fancy pigeons are domesticated form of wild-rock dove. They are produced by pigeon fanciers for numerous qualities including size, color, shape, and temperament. These birds are often displayed at pigeon-shows, funfairs and other livestock shows. Lahore Pigeon Size Lahore Pigeon is usually a large bird with height approximately 10.5 inches and length around 11.5 inches; whereas the bird measures around 5.5 inches from shoulder to shoulder. Color Patterns The color patterns of Lahore Pigeon are also uncommon. The base-color is white, with a subordinate color starting at the juncture of beak & wattle, and spreading in a curve above the eyes and across the back & wings. Both the hindquarters and tail are white. While selecting the breed, more attentio