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The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals

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A second edition of the beloved guide to farm animals.
When the going gets tough, the tough . . . start raising their own food. In the first full-color guide of its kind, author and small farm owner Laura Childs reveals exactly what it takes to start raising your own animals, including chickens, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, and cows. Childs discusses what you can expect to harvest from your animals—from eggs to milk to meat to wool—based on her own real-life experiences. Whether you want to raise a few chickens for eggs alone, try your hand at a few goats with the intention of making your own cheese, or sustain your family and make some extra money from raising cows and selling beef, this is the book for you.
Childs explains how to get started and everything you need to know about successfully raising each animal, including:
  • Comparison of breeds
  • Designing your farm strategy
  • Preparing a home for your livestock
  • What to feed your animals
  • Animal health
  • Breeding
  • Milking, laying eggs, and butchering
    This invaluable guide is the perfect first book for anyone interested in starting a backyard barnyard or a small farm—or simply dreaming about the idea.

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    Series: The Joy of Publisher: Skyhorse

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: April 14, 2015

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781634501255
    • Release date: April 14, 2015

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781634501255
    • File size: 17793 KB
    • Release date: April 14, 2015

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    Languages

    English

    A second edition of the beloved guide to farm animals.
    When the going gets tough, the tough . . . start raising their own food. In the first full-color guide of its kind, author and small farm owner Laura Childs reveals exactly what it takes to start raising your own animals, including chickens, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, and cows. Childs discusses what you can expect to harvest from your animals—from eggs to milk to meat to wool—based on her own real-life experiences. Whether you want to raise a few chickens for eggs alone, try your hand at a few goats with the intention of making your own cheese, or sustain your family and make some extra money from raising cows and selling beef, this is the book for you.
    Childs explains how to get started and everything you need to know about successfully raising each animal, including:
  • Comparison of breeds
  • Designing your farm strategy
  • Preparing a home for your livestock
  • What to feed your animals
  • Animal health
  • Breeding
  • Milking, laying eggs, and butchering
    This invaluable guide is the perfect first book for anyone interested in starting a backyard barnyard or a small farm—or simply dreaming about the idea.

  • Expand title description text
    • Details

      Publisher:
      Skyhorse

      Kindle Book
      Release date: April 14, 2015

      OverDrive Read
      ISBN: 9781634501255
      Release date: April 14, 2015

      EPUB ebook
      ISBN: 9781634501255
      File size: 17793 KB
      Release date: April 14, 2015

    • Creators
    • Formats
      Kindle Book
      OverDrive Read
      EPUB ebook
    • Languages
      English