Author : Dave Holderread
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 20,75 MB
Release : 2011-02-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603426922
With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.
Author : Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 34,64 MB
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1550926543
Raise a gaggle of geese, the unsung heroes of the small farm While chickens preen in the spotlight, geese are the historic unsung heroes of small farms and homesteads. Providing weed control, large eggs, and entertainment, and acting as "security" over other animals, geese are the ultimate modern homesteading companion. The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese covers everything you need to know to raise geese, including: Profiles of breeds and how to select the best one for your needs How to "imprint" goslings on a person Feeding, housing, animal health, and cold weather care Using geese for weed control, soil improvement, and as "watch-geese" Cooking with goose eggs and meat Additional coverage includes a look at the rich history of geese on farms in North America and Europe that will enhance any goose keeper's enjoyment of these intelligent and unique birds. This practical guide is a must-have essential for the kitchen table of homesteaders, small farmers, permaculturists, and professional farmers looking to add the power of geese to their land.
Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 16,65 MB
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 158017325X
Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.
Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 31,55 MB
Release : 2016-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612128432
More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.
Author : Cherie Langlois
Publisher : CompanionHouse Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,93 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Ducks
ISBN : 9781933958163
A flock of frolicking waterfowl can be a lively addition to any hobby farm, and "Ducks" offers essential information on tending a small-scale flock, with full-color photos, a handy glossary, and advice from experienced duck farmers, it's a must-read for those drawn to ducks for their striking colors, their spirited personalities, and the valuable products they provide for home and market.
Author : Don Schrider
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 10,1 MB
Release : 2013-01-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612121497
Turkeys are an excellent source of succulent meat, rich eggs, and nutrient-dense manure, and raising them is a rewarding and profitable activity for many farmers. With helpful tips on acquiring organic certification, processing both meat and eggs, and marketing your products, you’ll have all the information you need to successfully raise your own healthy and productive turkeys.
Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 14,54 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603424814
Guides you through choosing, caring for, training, and breeding mini horses, donkeys, mules, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and llamas.
Author : Kelly Klober
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,70 MB
Release : 2018-12-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781635860436
Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, farmer Kelly Klober provides expert advice on making any size hog operation more efficient and profitable in Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs. The most comprehensive book available on the topic, this fourth edition features the most up-to-date practices, illustrated with color photography. Both beginners and experienced farmers will find all the information they need to select, house, care for, breed, and butcher pigs, along with marketing advice.
Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,46 MB
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612120148
Gail Damerow shows you how to incubate, hatch, and brood baby chickens, ducklings, goslings, turkey poults, and guinea keets. With advice on everything from selecting a breed and choosing the best incubator to feeding and caring for newborn chicks in a brooder, this comprehensive guide also covers issues like embryo development, panting chicks, and a variety of common birth defects. Whether you want to hatch three eggs or one hundred, you’ll find all the information you need to make your poultry-raising operation a success.
Author : Lisa Steele
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,28 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780989268882
A guide to raising backyard ducks for eggs and companionship. Includes pictures and brief descriptions of various duck breeds and recipes using duck eggs.
