Prolific layers, Chinese geese are small, graceful and thought to descend from the Asian Swan goose.
The tall, down- and egg-producing Embden has been described as one of the most popular breeds of geese.
A medium-class, sex-linked breed, the Pilgrim has distinct coloration and produces fine meat.
A old, French breed, the heavy Toulouse is characterized by a large pendulous dewlap.
A bantem breed, Calls can be kept for pets or used in shows; they make good mothers.
Fabulous foragers, Muscovies are among the largest duck breeds can be recognized by their red, fleshy carnucles.
The Rouen is a handsome, heavyweight duck is frequently raised as a show bird--as well as for meat.
The extremely rare Poitou Donkey, with its long, shaggy coat is mainly used as a draft animal.
Developed in the Mediterranean, Miniature Donkeys can make good pets and are best kept with other animals.
Mules were developed to provide a strong, placid animal for packing, riding and driving. Breeding a female horse to a male donkey creates a mule, and breeding male horse to a female donkey creates a hinny (less common); both are usually sterile.
The history of this mainly riding horse began with the birth of colt with a pure white coat, though the colors vary today.
One of the mounts used by Civil War soldiers, Morgans are an ideal horse for showing, drill teams and even police horses.
