Sue Weaver: 15 books
by Sue Weaver
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2013
Sue Weaver has been writing professionally for over 40 years. She has hundreds of published magazine articles, five Smashwords ebooks, and 11 print books about farm animals to her credit. Sue fell in love with water buffaloes after writing a Hobby Farms magazine article about them. After reading this...
by Sue Weaver
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2013
Horse Tails: History and Beyond is a collection of five short magazine articles that full-time animal writer Sue Weaver wrote in 1991. Their themes are the magical milt (hippomanes), the folklore of coat color, veterinary bloodletting, and two articles about horse faeries. She plans to search her...
Goats
Small-scale Herding for Pleasure And Profit
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2011
Hobby Farms GOATS: Small-Scale Herding, written by hobby farmer and prolific author and columnist Sue Weaver, is an essential guide to the wonderful world of goats, the fastest growing new area of the US agricultural meat market. This colorful guide discusses goats of all types, including dairy goats,...
Chickens, 2nd Edition
Tending a Small-Scale Flock
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2011
Hobby Farms Chickens: Tending a Small-Scale Flock for Pleasure and Profit is geared toward the hobby farmer looking to begin his or her own flock of chickens on a small farm or even backyard. Author Sue Weaver, who keeps various exotic breeds and countless barnies on her farm, is an expert on all...
Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
Goats, Sheep, Donkeys, Pigs, Horses, Cattle, Llamas
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2012
Whether you want to the make most of a small plot of land or add diversity to a large farm, raising miniature livestock can be a fun and profitable experience. With expert advice on choosing a breed that suits your needs, Sue Weaver shows you how to house, feed, and care for miniature goats, sheep,...
Llamas and Alpacas
Small-scale Herding for Pleasure and Profit
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2011
There has never been a better time to add a few camelid comrades to your camp-and in Llamas and Alpacas, author and expert Sue Weaver shows you just how to make it happen! With color photos, advice from experienced breeders and farmers, and a comprehensive appendix on common maladies, you'll learn...
The Donkey Companion
Selecting, Training, Breeding, Enjoying & Caring for Donkeys
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2012
In The Donkey Companion, Sue Weaver provides everything a donkey owner needs to know. She offers detailed information about different breeds and types of donkeys; explains how to find and select the right animal; addresses daily care and health requirements; and guides readers through the nuances...
The Backyard Sheep
An Introductory Guide to Keeping Productive Pet Sheep
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2013
Raise a flock of sheep in your backyard. Even with a limited amount of space, you can enjoy homegrown fleece and fresh milk, as well as the endearing company of these family-friendly animals. Sue Weaver provides all the instructions you need for selecting a breed; housing and feeding; harvesting fleece;...
Mini Goats
Everything You Need to Know to Keep Miniature Goats in the City, Country, or Suburbs
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2016
You don’t have to find a farm to find a goat these days. Goats have become popular on hobby farms and even in suburban backyards for fleece, for milk, and just as pets. Goats are known for their easy-keeping qualities and delightful personalities, and what’s easier to keep than a goat? A miniature...
The Backyard Cow
An Introductory Guide to Keeping a Productive Family Cow
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2012
You don’t need acres of land to keep a cow healthy, happy, and productive. You can raise one right in your own backyard, producing more than enough milk for a single family — up to six gallons per day! The Backyard Cow covers everything you need to know, from selecting the right breed to understanding...
Sheep
Small-Scale Sheep Keeping For Pleasure And Profit
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2011
These Hobby Farms livestock care manuals will help both experienced and novice hobby farmers realize their own dreams of life on the farm - for pleasure and profit.
The Backyard Goat
An Introductory Guide to Keeping and Enjoying Pet Goats, from Feeding and Housing to Making Your Own Cheese
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2011
Pulling carts around the farm or serving as loyal pack animals, goats are naturally hardworking and make for friendly companions. This straightforward guide teaches you how to choose, house, feed, train, and breed the best goats for your space and needs. Whether you want to churn out fresh dairy products,...
Hobby Farm Animals
A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Rabbits, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, and Cattle
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2015
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...
Homegrown Pork
Humane, Healthful Techniques for Raising a Pig for Food
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Raising a pig for meat is easy to do, even in a small space like a suburban backyard. In just five months, a 30-pound shoat will become a 250-pound hog and provide you with more than 100 pounds of pork, including tenderloin, ham, ribs, bacon, sausage, and more. Homegrown Pork covers everything you...
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