Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 23,78 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 : Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 31,9 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 : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 17,32 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 : Jerry Belanger
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 24,32 MB
Release : 2010-12-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603427392
A great choice for the small or backyard farmer, dairy goats require a smaller investment than cows and produce milk that makes delicious yogurt and cheese. This fourth edition includes more on pygmy goats, health care, breeding, and making dairy products. You’ll have everything you need to you need to know to successfully raise your own dairy goats.
Author : Dave Holderread
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 14,92 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 : Don Schrider
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 44,65 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 : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 15,74 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 : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Kids
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 48,58 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781580172622
Whether you're about to acquire your first sheep or are interested in diversifying your operation with rare breeds, Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep covers everything small-scale sheep farmers need to know to keep their animals healthy and productive. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius provide expert advice on breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, and medical care. You'll also find tips on profitably marketing your meat and fiber products, as well as information on obtaining organic certifications.
Author : Jerry Belanger
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 20,25 MB
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612129331
This best-selling handbook is packed with detailed information on housing, feeding, and fencing dairy goats. It’s been the trusted resource on the topic for farmers and homesteaders since it was originally published in 1975, and the new edition — completely updated and redesigned — makes Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats more comprehensive and accessible than ever. In-depth sections explain every aspect of milking, including necessary equipment, proper hand-milking techniques, and handling and storing the milk. New color illustrations show each stage of kidding, and substantial chapters on dairy goat health and breeding include the most up-to-date research and practices.
Author : Leonard S. Mercia
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,52 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Poultry
ISBN : 9780882665771
Covers stock selection, feeding, brooding, rearing, disease prevention, butchering.
