Agriculture Animal Husbandry category: 3344 books
by Midwest Journal Press, Richard L. Allen, Dr. Robert C. Worstell
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015
The object of the following work, on the History, Breeding, Management, Diseases, &c., of Domestic Animals, is to afford the Stock-breeder and Grazier a connected view of the entire subject in which he has so deep an interest.
Their history is essential, as it shows their introduction...
High Country Woman
My Life On Rees Valley Station
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2012
A special book about a unique high-country farmer and her historic sheep station. New Zealand's high country farmers are a special breed. They farm in tough terrain, at high altitudes, in areas where extreme climate puts both man and animal to the test. When she was widowed, with three children, in...
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition
Breeds, Care, Health
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2011
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.
Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys, 3rd Edition
Breeds, Care, Marketing
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Turkeys are an excellent source of succulent meat, rich eggs, and nutrient-dense manure, and raising them is a rewarding and profitable activity for many farmers. With helpful tips on acquiring organic certification, processing both meat and eggs, and marketing your products, you’ll have all the information you need to successfully raise your own healthy and productive turkeys.
The Field Guide to Fleece
100 Sheep Breeds & How to Use Their Fibers
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about...
Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition
Breeding, Care, Facilities
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2019
Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber....
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,...
Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs, 4th Edition
Care, Facilities, Management, Breeds
Language: English
Release Date: December 25, 2018
Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, farmer Kelly Klober provides expert advice on making any size hog operation more efficient and profitable in Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs***.*** The most comprehensive book available on the topic, this fourth...
Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition
Health, Handling, Breeding
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2018
Whether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a successful, healthy cattle operation. In this fully updated, full-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect...
by Kim Pezza
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2014
**YOUR BACKYARD FARMING EXPERIENCE BEGINS HERE!
Whether for milk or beef, cattle are among the most versatile livestock for your new homestead.**
Backyard Farming: Raising Cattle is your expert guide to successfully keeping and caring for your herd.
A comprehensive primer for...
Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits, 5th Edition
Breeds, Care, Housing
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2018
The fifth edition of this best-selling handbook features the same detailed approach that has made it the trusted source for raising healthy, productive rabbits — plus a total redesign with color photos and graphics. Whether you’re interested in raising rabbits for show, meat, fur, or as pets,...
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...
by Oscar H. Will, Karen K. Will
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
Fueled by a failing economy and a passionate desire for a return to simpler times, a new wave of homesteaders is seeking the good life, and the kind of true satisfaction that can only be built, not bought. Many of these modern pioneers are cash poor, but rich in energy and creativity. Plowing with...
Cherry Hill's Horse Care for Kids
Grooming, Feeding, Behavior, Stable & Pasture, Health Care, Handling & Safety, Enjoying
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Covering the essentials of equine care in a language appropriate for teen and preteen horse lovers, this guide provides everything young equestrians need to know to safely and enjoyably keep their horse healthy and happy. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill starts by making sure that the right animal is matched...