Event Date: November 6-7, 2015 Location: Columbia, MO Women in Agriculture is a program designed to provide a leadership and hands-on training opportunity for women involved in livestock production in Missouri. The program is designed to reach women who are…
White Chinese Goose originated in China and sometimes called the swan goose because they were developed from the Wild Swan Goose. Domesticated from the Swan Goose of Central Siberia over 2,000 years ago. These geese, with their aggressive disposition and…
The Cochin Chicken (Chinese Shanghai Fowl) has a long history and arrived in England and America in 1845. Noted for massive size in appearance, profusion of soft like down in the under fluff of feathering, leg feather- ing, toe feathering,…
Rouen ducks originated in Rouen France. Today they are the second most popular breed of duck in America. They look like Mallard ducks but are a larger which prohibits flight. You can tell a Rouen duckling from a Mallard by…
Cayuga ducks are black with a greenish sheen. They are one of the most popular pet ducks in America because they are quiet, docile and tend to stay close to home. As egg layers they are considered moderate and tend…
Indian Runner ducks are most easily recognized by their upright stance. They come in a variety of colors and do not fly. They are good egg layers but are not known to be broody and will often lay eggs outside…
Pekin ducks are America’s favorite duck. Both males and females have white feathers and orange beeks and legs. They are not known to fly, but frequently join other nearby ducks. They are very good egg layers and are also raised…
