Practical Quail-keeping

Practical Quail-keeping
Author: Sarah Barratt
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2013-04-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1847975240

Practical Quail-keeping is a comprehensive guide for anyone who keeps quail or who is thinking about starting out. It covers all key aspects of responsible quail husbandry, and explains how to set up and equip your quail house and pens, how to care for your birds, and how to breed and raise young hatchlings through to healthy adulthood. The authors draw on their extensive experience as quail breeders to provide a unique insight into keeping these fascinating little birds. Topics covered include:Legal aspects of poultry-keeping; Feeding and watering; Protecting quail from vermin and disease; Breeding and hatching; Quail recipes. A comprehensive guide to quail-keeping that gives a unique insight into keeping these fascinating little birds, aimed at smallholders and poultry-keepers. Superbly illustrated with 140 colour photographs. Sarah and Martin Barratt are quail breeders with extensive experience.

Keeping Quail

Keeping Quail
Author: Katie Thear
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Quails
ISBN: 9780906137222

The Quail Lady's Guide to Raising Coturnix on the Homestead

The Quail Lady's Guide to Raising Coturnix on the Homestead
Author: Alexandra Douglas
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-10-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781502735478

With the popularity of Homesteading and self sufficiency in your backyard, many are turning to Coturnix Quail as their bird of choice as the alternative of raising chickens. Learn about the amazing species of quail and follow the Quail Lady's Guide to Raising them in your very own backyard. With over a decade of experience, Alexandra Douglas offers tips and tricks, including her 10 secrets, on successfully raising Coturnix at ease.

Raising Quails Naturally

Raising Quails Naturally
Author: Trevor Ollsen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-08-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781725070493

Raising Quails Naturally: Learn How To Equip A Quail Coop And Raise Healthy Quails Are you wanting to be self sufficient and are considering keeping chickens in your backyard? Before you do you need to take a look at this guide to raising quails. You'll be surprised at how easy it can be to raise quails and enjoy their eggs, meat or simply breed them. These birds are generally easier to manage than chickens but there are certain precautions that you must take. Their smallness and their ability to fly are two of the most concerning factors. That's why you need to read this guide; it will help to ensure you build their coop correctly and provide them with everything they need to live happy lives. You may never be able to completely de-stress a quail but with the right approach you can dramatically reduce the stress they are under; and improve their quality of life. At the same time you'll find a lot of pleasure in looking after them and watching the new arrivals. This book will give you a good grounding in raising quails: Discover the history of quail farming. Learn why raising quails is a good idea and why you should start today. Discover the basic questions you need to ask before you get any quails. Find out how to make the perfect habitat and how to select the right quails for your yard. Understand which breed is right for you and how to keep them happy and healthy in your new home. Gain access to some top tips that will allow you to give your quails the very best life and for you to reap the associated rewards. Download your E book "Raising Quails Naturally: Learn How To Equip A Quail Coop And Raise Healthy Quails" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!

Hand-Rearing Birds

Hand-Rearing Birds
Author: Rebecca S. Duerr
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1002
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119167787

This book presents a detailed guide to hand-rearing techniques for raising young birds, providing complete coverage of a wide variety of avian species and taxonomic groups for all avian care professionals. Chapters are written by expert rehabilitation, aviculture, and zoo professionals, and include useful references and bibliographies for further reading and research. Each chapter provides valuable information on appropriate intervention, housing, feeding, and care. Hand-Rearing Birds, Second Edition presents 50 chapters, including 12 new chapters on species or groups of species not featured in the previous edition. It also features color photographs that help illustrate many concepts pertinent to birds. This important reference: Offers a detailed guide to hand-rearing techniques including species-specific guides to caring for and raising young birds Covers a wide variety of avian species and taxonomic groups Discusses how to examine a chick to identify problems such as hypothermia, dehydration, injuries, and common diseases, and what to do Combines information on the science and skill needed to successfully hand-rear birds Presents full-color photographs throughout Hand-Rearing Birds, Second Edition is an essential resource for avian rehabilitators, breeders, veterinarians, and zoo staff.

A Quail in the Family [eBook - Biblioboard]

A Quail in the Family [eBook - Biblioboard]
Author: William J Plummer
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016
Genre: Domestic animals
ISBN:

This is the story of Peep-Sight, a Gambel's quail who came to live with the Plummer Family in Nevada. He captured their hearts and he will capture yours. It describes the sensitive care one should take in adopting a wild creature and the rich rewards thereof.

The Prairie Homestead Cookbook

The Prairie Homestead Cookbook
Author: Jill Winger
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1250305942

Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.