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| Author | : Gail Damerow |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 494 |
| Release | : 1995-01-01 |
| Genre | : 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 |
| Total Pages | : 138 |
| Release | : 2017-10-01 |
| Genre | : 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 | : Dave Holderread |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 369 |
| Release | : 2011-02-05 |
| Genre | : 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 | : Carol Ekarius |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2016-07-18 |
| Genre | : 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 | : Jenna Woginrich |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2011-01-11 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1603425845 |
Jenna Woginrich chronicles the life journey of three chickens (Amelia, Honey, and Tilda) from fluffy, newly hatched bundles to grown hens laying eggs of their own. As you watch these chickens grow, you’ll learn everything you need to know about chicken behavior, feeding, housing, and health care. This playfully informative guide will inspire you to confidently raise your own feathered flock.
| Author | : Anne Kuo |
| Publisher | : Rockridge Press |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2021-09-07 |
| Genre | : |
| 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 | : Sue Weaver |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 465 |
| Release | : 2010-01-01 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1603424814 |
Guides you through choosing, caring for, training, and breeding mini horses, donkeys, mules, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and llamas.
| Author | : Kathy Shea Mormino |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
| Total Pages | : 183 |
| Release | : 2017-10 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 0760352429 |
Kathy Shea Mormino, aka The Chicken Chick, shares her wealth of experience as a chicken keeper in a fun and abundantly illustrated format in The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens.
| Author | : Tara Kindschi |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2010-01-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1616732210 |
Raising chickens teaches more than animal husbandry. It’s a hands-on chance to learn the character- and community-building principles and practices that 4-H is all about. And, of course, it’s fun. This easy-to-follow, illustrated guide introduces beginners to the basics of how to raise chickens. Whether you’re a 4-H’r, a first-time poultry owner, or a future egg farmer, The 4-H Guide to Raising Chickens provides step-by-step instructions for your project. From selecting a breed to caring for chicks, from housing and fencing to feeding and preventing or treating illness, the guide presents simple, straightforward information about chickens of all kinds, raised for pets, eggs, or meat. It also includes a glossary and list of resources.
| Author | : Gail Damerow |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2013-01-15 |
| Genre | : 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.
