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Hen Becomes Adoptive Mother of Paddling of Ducklings

Hen Becomes Adoptive Mother of Paddling of Ducklings

The unlikely sight of a hen minding a paddling of ducklings is now a regular fixture at a recreational farm  in Hsinchu County’s Zhu-Dong Township. According its proprietor, Lin Jien-cheng, the peculiar relationship is due to the arrangement of the farm, which places the hatcheries for chickens and ducks within close proximity. Consequently, ducks and...Continue reading
Penghu County tops happiness index for Taiwan cities and counties

Penghu County tops happiness index for Taiwan cities and counties

A survey released yesterday says Penghu County scored the highest this year in a happiness index, with high levels of life satisfaction. The survey, conducted by the Chinese-language Economic Daily News and NanShan Life Insurance, is based on the Better Life Index of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The index, which surveyed 22...Continue reading