Gail Damerow: 13 books
Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 4th Edition
Breed Selection, Facilities, Feeding, Health Care, Managing Layers & Meat Birds
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2017
Serious poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on this best-selling reference for more than 20 years. The fourth edition of Gail Damerow’s comprehensive handbook is now completely revised and redesigned, making it more accessible and informative than ever. You’ll get the most up-to-date...
The Chicken Encyclopedia
An Illustrated Reference
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining....
Your Chickens
A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2012
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...
by Gail Damerow
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2011
Whether you’re trying to protect your garden from wildlife predators or want to keep your livestock from wandering too far, effective fencing can bring welcome peace of mind. Covering the pros and cons of a variety of fencing types, Gail Damerow shows you how to build a fence that works for your...
Your Goats
A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012
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,...
Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks
Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Guinea Fowl
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2013
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...
Draft Horses and Mules
Harnessing Equine Power for Farm & Show
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2008
Hardworking and intelligent, draft horses and mules provide clean-energy power for an impressive array of tasks. Bringing strength and endurance to every job, from cultivating farmland and hauling logs to giving long quiet rides through the countryside, these animals love to work. In this illustrated...
What's Killing My Chickens?
The Poultry Predator Detective Manual
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2019
For backyard chicken keepers and large-scale farmers alike, the single greatest challenge is protecting poultry from predators. What’s Killing My Chickens? is the essential guide to identifying the culprit and ensuring safety for the flock. Often, by the time an attack is discovered, the predator...
The Perfect Pumpkin
Growing/Cooking/Carving
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2012
The big orange pumpkin is no longer just for Halloween! Gail Damerow shows you how to cultivate more than 95 varieties of pumpkin, and provides recipes for pumpkin pies, muffins, and even pumpkin beer. You’ll also learn how to use pumpkins in a variety of craft projects, from carving unique jack-o’-lanterns...
Building Chicken Coops
Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-224
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 1999
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Grow Giant Pumpkins
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-187
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 1998
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition
A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2016
Healthy chickens are happy chickens. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You’ll find helpful...
Chickens in Your Backyard, Newly Revised and Updated
A Beginner's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
All the basics (and beyond!) for raising happy, healthy chickens.
In cities, suburbs, and everywhere in between, a classic American tradition is back in a big way—raising backyard chickens for eggs, meat, fun, or profit. Chickens in Your Backyard has been the go-to guide for chicken care...