Author : Kristine Ellis
Publisher :
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 34,58 MB
Release : 2024-05-28
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0760388458
In Raising Ducks for Beginners and Beyond, Kristine Ellis, the creator of @dunkin.ducks, provides an inspiring, informational guide for all things related to ducks and ducklings.
Author : Lisa Steele
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,81 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780985562250
More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.
Author : Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 38,72 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 : 241 pages
File Size : 34,37 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 : Dave Holderread
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,32 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 : Mary Schulte
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780516249315
Presents facts about birds and includes a vocabulary preview and review pages.
Author : Anne Kuo
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 25,16 MB
Release : 2021-09-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781638079972
A beginner's guide to ruling the roost and raising happy backyard chickens The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens makes it easy to start keeping these surprisingly smart birds right in your own backyard. From constructing coops to rearing chicks, you'll learn everything you need to know to make sure your chickens stay happy and healthy all year round. Which breed of chicken is right for you? What's the best bedding material? What sort of feed should you use? Expert chicken keeper Anne Kuo answers these questions―and many others―in this fun and friendly reference book that will get you excited to raise your new feathered friends. This book on raising chickens guides you through: Getting from the chicken to the egg―Find out how to raise chicks, keep your birds safe from predators, introduce new birds to the flock, and more. Creating a custom coop―Build the perfect home for raising chickens with detailed backyard coop construction guides. Expert care advice--Learn how to identify different behaviors in your chicken, help solve egg shortages, and navigate a range of potential surprises with confidence. Get your first flock started successfully with The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens.
Author : Lisa Steele
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,39 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.
Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 43,36 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 : Hielke De Jong
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 42,62 MB
Release : 2011-03-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0881929999
The only comprehensive resource for home gardeners and commercial potato growers, The Complete Book of Potatoes has everything a gardener or commercial potato grower needs to successfully grow the best, disease-resistant potatoes for North American gardens. Includes practical as well as technical information about the potato plant, its origin, conventional and organic production techniques, pest management, and storage practices. The plant profiles include still life photographs of the exterior and interior of the tuber, and a succinct description of each varietyÕs physical and culinary qualities.
