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    A HISTORY OF GEESE as Guard Animals

    Feb 07, 2020 2 minutes
    By Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, Days Ferry Organics

    Domesticated more than 3,000 years ago, geese were some of the first animals to become part of humans’ everyday lives. While they have been a barnyard constant since Roman times, geese have never gained the popularity of backyard flocks like ducks and chickens.

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