Broody Domestic Hen (Gallus gallus domesticus). Light Sussex breed. As a foster mother, rearing Bar-headed Goose goslings ( Anser indicus).

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Broody Domestic Hen. Silkie cross Light Sussex breeds. (Gallus gallus). Foster mothering brood of Bar-headed Goose goslings. A technique for rearing captive bred waterfowl, or wildfowl, in zoos, bird gardens, private collections.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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