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Set on a hill in a suburb of Rochester, NY, a large barn and pasture seemed out of place along a strip of road containing fast food, motels and businesses. In fact now all that remains is the farmhouse. But once there was a family of two brothers and a sister and a magical menagerie of animals around which they based their lives, including a talking black bird and pygmy goats leaping around in the house. In spite of the hard work and a family history which included a tragic farm accident, the Bean siblings seemed to always find time for some laughter and fun, caring for their many creatures with kindness and grace.