Download or read book The Modern Homesteader s Guide to Keeping Geese written by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Raising Chickens and Goats written by Jason Howard and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the only homesteading guide you'll ever need to raise your own goats and chickens right in your own backyard Are you considering raising your own pen filled with healthy, productive goats and chickens, but have no idea where to start? Do you want to reduce your dependence on "Big Agriculture" and learn how to get fresh dairy and poultry products without fuss? If yes, then you've come to the right place. In this special bundle, you're going to learn everything you need to know about raising your own goats and chickens for sustenance, and even profits, from purchasing healthy animals to keeping them productive. This bundle contains everything you need to set up a self-sufficient homestead. It contains the following books: Raising Chickens: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Raising Goats: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Healthy Goats for Beginners In Raising Chickens, you're going to learn: 3 essential steps you must take before you begin raising chickens 7 surefire tips to help you protect your chickens from predators 6 important questions to ask yourself before choosing to buy a coop or build one yourself 20 critical features your chicken coop must-have if you want to raise healthy, robust chickens The 5-step technique to help you choose the best chicken breed for your budget and needs 9 easy and effective ways to check the health of the chicken before purchasing it 15 necessary tools you need to help you take care of your chickens How to make your own chicken feed without breaking a sweat ...and more! Finally, here's what you're going to discover in Raising Goats The 4 absolute best places to purchase your first or next healthy goat 3 factors you need to consider before purchasing goats for your herd How to buy registered goats and why it's important 9 extremely important things you need to look out for when purchasing a goat Common mistakes homesteaders make when trying to purchase a goat Housing and shelter instructions for both baby goats (kids) and young goats 8 surefire ways to keep your goats safe from diseases and predators Proven ways to effectively train your goats without losing your sanity ...and more! Written with complete beginners in mind, this special bundle will get you up to speed with everything you need to raise and maintain your own backyard of healthy chickens and goats that will provide you with fresh, organic dairy and poultry goods. Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now" button to get started today!
Download or read book Raising Chickens and Goats written by Jason Howard and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the only homesteading guide you'll ever need to raise your own goats and chickens right in your own backyard Are you considering raising your own pen filled with healthy, productive goats and chickens, but have no idea where to start? Do you want to reduce your dependence on "Big Agriculture" and learn how to get fresh dairy and poultry products without fuss? If yes, then you've come to the right place. In this special bundle, you're going to learn everything you need to know about raising your own goats and chickens for sustenance, and even profits, from purchasing healthy animals to keeping them productive. This bundle contains everything you need to set up a self-sufficient homestead. It contains the following books: Raising Chickens: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Raising Goats: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Healthy Goats for Beginners In Raising Chickens, you're going to learn: 3 essential steps you must take before you begin raising chickens 7 surefire tips to help you protect your chickens from predators 6 important questions to ask yourself before choosing to buy a coop or build one yourself 20 critical features your chicken coop must-have if you want to raise healthy, robust chickens The 5-step technique to help you choose the best chicken breed for your budget and needs 9 easy and effective ways to check the health of the chicken before purchasing it 15 necessary tools you need to help you take care of your chickens How to make your own chicken feed without breaking a sweat ...and more! Finally, here's what you're going to discover in Raising Goats: The 4 absolute best places to purchase your first or next healthy goat 3 factors you need to consider before purchasing goats for your herd How to buy registered goats and why it's important 9 extremely important things you need to look out for when purchasing a goat Common mistakes homesteaders make when trying to purchase a goat Housing and shelter instructions for both baby goats (kids) and young goats 8 surefire ways to keep your goats safe from diseases and predators Proven ways to effectively train your goats without losing your sanity ...and more! Written with complete beginners in mind, this special bundle will get you up to speed with everything you need to raise and maintain your own backyard of healthy chickens and goats that will provide you with fresh, organic dairy and poultry goods. Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now" button to get started today!
Download or read book Backyard Chickens and Raising Goats 2 BOOKS IN 1 written by Andrew McDeere and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-10 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Raise Healthy Chickens at Your Backyard! If you're aware of only 1% of the food industry in America, then you probably already know poisoned our food is. Industrial farmers raise animals for profit, making them as fat as they possibly can in the shortest period of time. To accomplish this task, they feed the animals with antibiotics, steroids, and artificial chemicals that make them grow faster. Unfortunately, those chemicals find their way to our body every time we buy food at the supermarket. No wonder cancer rates are increasing, obesity has become the norm, and type 2 diabetes is appearing in younger people. Because of this undeniable truth, a new, healthy solution has emerged - raising your own food. In this must-have book for anyone who takes his health and well-being seriously, you will learn how you can raise chickens at your backyard, enjoy fresh eggs daily, and improve your health by HUNDREDS of PERCENTAGES. Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from this book: Learn where to get chickens, how to set your backyard of them, and how to take care of them daily Enjoy fresh, healthy eggs on a daily basis Discover what are the mistakes people make when raising chickens(hint: it makes chickens DIE!) Discover how you should feed your chickens to keep them healthy And much, much more!If You Want an Easy, Sustainable Way to Care for and Raise Goats, Whether for Profit or for Love, then Keep Reading! Have you avoided raising goats because of how tedious the process is? Are you reconsidering your hesitation because of how profitable they are? Are you looking for a reliable, evidence-based resource to guide you and ensure success? Your timing couldn't be more perfect! There are hundreds of goat breeds in the world, but they all have one thing in common. They can be expensive to maintain and a challenge to raise! However, mastering the basics of how to properly take care of them can be a godsend. Once you get all the basics right, raising and caring for your goats will be easy peasy! If you want to raise goats as pets, how can you keep them healthy and happy? And if you want to raise them for a profit, how can you guarantee maximum return-on-investment? Sometimes, it's as simple as grabbing a copy of "Raising Goats" by livestock expert Andrew McDeere! This comprehensive guide provides evidence-based tips on raising, breeding, and taking care of your goats! Find out how you can effortlessly and affordably take care of your animals! Over the course of this comprehensive guide, you will: Keep common goat diseases at bay using evidence-based tips on goat health and wellbeing Ensure you raise healthy, happy goats and maximize profits for your farm using expert-approved techniques Find out if having a goat for a pet is for you and learn how to live harmoniously with your pet goat Maximize your goat farming efforts by learning all the ways that goats can benefit you and your business And so much more!
Download or read book Barnyard in Your Backyard written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When is the right time to shear a sheep? Is there a market for manure? What time of day is best to collect eggs? What is the correct way to milk a goat? What does a duck eat? Can a cow and a sheep share the same pasture? Which types of rabbits are easiest to raise? The perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamed of having that little place in the country, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers tried-and-true, expert advice on raising healthy, happy, productive farm animals: chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, and dairy cows. Each chapter focuses on a different animal, discussing the pros and cons of raising the animal, housing and land requirements, feeding guidelines, health concerns, and a schedule for routine care. Species that are easy to raise, hardy, and companionable are profiled. First-time farmers will discover simple, clear instructions for caring for animals throughout the year, as well as guidelines for processing barnyard products such as milk, wool, and eggs. Combining practical advice from real experts, easy-to-use checklists and charts, a seasonal care calendar, and detailed black-and-white illustrations, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers a comprehensive review of the ins and outs - the tribulations and triumphs - of living with and caring for a small barnyard.
Download or read book Raising Goats and Chickens Handbook written by Woodgate Forsberg and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-04-25 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Goats are Not Fools, Raising Healthy Goats, Goat Keeping Made For You, The Goat Husbandry Handbook, The Foundation of Raising Healthy Chickens presents a 2-in-1 special bundle offer to customers who want an economic piece that comprises significant extracts of the five books above. This special bundle package is an exclusive package designed to equip you with the adequate knowledge required to help you raise and maintain your own backyard healthy goats and chickens. Section One (The Goat Husbandry Handbook): Content Summary History and background of goats Interesting facts about goats Common mistakes that first-time goat owners make Tips for buying healthy goats Goats health and nutrition Routine goats care such as deworming, dehorning, tattooing, castration, and many more Other DIY projects related to goat keeping, and other related search terms such as; Kids treat supplies Section Two (The Foundation of Raising Healthy Chickens): Content Summary The history, biological classification, and physiological aspect of chickens Interesting facts about chickens that no one ever told you Benefits of raising chickens Environmental factors that could affect productivity and how to address them The legal requirements for keeping chickens in urban and rural areas Breed selection consideration and advice + buying tips (buying a registered goat and its importance *A comprehensive list of several breeds of chickens and what they are suited for Cost analysis of setting up a flock of chickens Tips to help you protect your chickens from predators Frequently asked questions on chicken farming and best responses Coop design and construction tips*Nutritional requirements and how to make your own chicken feed Making money with chickens This book is only out for a limited time, click on the BUY button to get your copy NOW!
Download or read book Raising Backyard Chickens written by Hart and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals written by Laura Childs and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2010-03-18 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whether you want to raise a few chickens for eggs, try your hand at some goats with the aim to make your own cheese, or are looking to sustain your family and make some extra money from raising and selling beef, this is the book for you" --Cover, p. 4.
Download or read book Your Goats written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-09-21 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for farm work, as pets, and a source of fiber, goats are amazingly versatile animals. This informative and encouraging guide, designed for kids ages 9 and up, explains everything children need to know to safely and successfully raise and show their own goats. In age-appropriate language, Gail Damerow offers expert advice on selecting, purchasing, housing, and feeding goats, as well as important information on goat behavior and the basics of goat health care. Discover how fun and rewarding keeping goats can be.
Download or read book Raising Chickens Goats Backyard Beekeeping For Beginners written by Small Footprint Press and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your Chickens written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of expert advice and plenty of encouragement for the youngest poultry farmers, this introductory guide is designed to show children ages 9 and up how to safely and successfully raise their own chickens. With age-appropriate language and clear diagrams, Gail Damerow provides everything kids need to know to choose, purchase, house, and show their own chickens. Whether they’re interested in raising chickens for pleasure or to make money, this easy-to-use guide will help children achieve their chicken-raising goals.
Download or read book Raising Goats For Dummies written by Cheryl K. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.
Download or read book Living with Goats written by Margaret Hathaway and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-02-27 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the newest addition to the successful “Living With” series, Hathaway and Schatz let readers in on everything they need to know about how to raise one – or twenty – goats in their own backyards. Readers will discover how to raise goats either for milk, meat, or companionship, and how to shelter and care for their pets depending on the breed (whether they’re eventually going to eat them or invite them into their family circle). Between the friendly advice, first-hand wisdom, and hilarious stories, Living With Goats reassures readers that raising goats is a rewarding and sustainable endeavor well worth their while.
Download or read book Hobby Farm Animals written by Sue Weaver and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eggs, meat, milk, wool, fur, feathers, and some priceless bucolic bliss. No hobby farm is complete without critters;possibly a small herd peppering the field or a microflock flapping around the hen house or pond. A single information-packed volume with everything a hobby farmer needs to know about farm animals, this new comprehensive manual to selecting, caring for, and breeding livestock brings forth the expertise of six hobby farmers, each of whom has real-life on-the-farm experience with the animals she discusses. Whether you're contemplating adding a small herd of sheep or goats to your existing hobby farm or you've always wondered about the benefits of raising angora rabbits or Muscovy ducks, Livestock for Your Hobby Farm provides the kind of guidance you need to begin a herd or flock and expand your pens and fencing. With exhaustive detail, the authors offer complete coverage of chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, and rabbits, including the housing, health-care, special needs, advantages and challenges of each.-Extensive sections devoted to the seven major farm animals, including profiles of the most popular breeds and varieties-Detailed how-to chapters on the care, handling, feeding, health, and safety of each animal-Special chapters devoted to the breeding and raising of young animals-Recommendations for ways of capitalizing on your livestock's output, from selling eggs, milk, fiber, and so forth-Tips for troubleshooting potential problems and warding off diseases, parasites, and predators
Download or read book Raising Chickens Goats Backyard Beekeeping For Beginners 3 in 1 Compilation Step By Step Guide to Raising Happy Backyard Chickens Goats Your Fi written by Small Footprint Press and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Besides saving more money, developing a more eco-friendly lifestyle, and spending more time in nature, you'll also find that enjoying the fruits of labor is one of the most rewarding parts of life.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Meat Goats 2nd Edition written by Maggie Sayer and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-12-08 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how raising your own meat goats can be a fun and profitable endeavor. Offering plenty of tips for creating an economically viable operation and identifying niche markets for your products, Storey’s Guide to Raising Meat Goats shows you how to care for a thriving and productive herd full of healthy and happy animals.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Chickens written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.
