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Additional Care Recommendations For Older Geese

A few tips to keep older geese happy and thriving at your animal sanctuary!
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Additional Care Recommendations For Older Ducks

A few tips to keep older ducks happy and thriving at your animal sanctuary!
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Domesticated Turkeys: How We Got Here

A short article on the history and current challenges of the domesticated turkey.
Farm Sanctuary hosts an annual summer “Hoe Down”, an event that draws hundreds of visitors for a weekend of education, comradery, good food, dancing, and time spent with rescued animals. Each year the event boasts a lineup of popular speakers on the topics of animal rights, activism, plant-based eating, sociology, and health. On Saturday evening, there is a country dance in the education centre. Farm Sanctuary was the first sanctuary of its kind, founded in 1986 for the purpose of rescuing and advocating for farmed animals. Learn more at https://www.farmsanctuary.org.
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Potential Goose Health Challenges

An introductory guide for common goose health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
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