Books : Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cows
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by: Gail Damerow
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9781580174565
ISBN: 1580174566
Label: Storey Publishing, LLC
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: July 01, 2002
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Sales Rank: 6698
Studio: Storey Publishing, LLC
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When is the right time to shear a sheep? Is there a market for manure? What time of day is best to collect eggs? What is the correct way to milk a goat? What does a duck eat? Can a cow and a sheep share the same pasture? Which types of rabbits are easiest to raise?
The perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamed of having that little place in the country, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers tried-and-true, expert advice on raising healthy, happy, productive farm animals: chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, and dairy cows.
Each chapter focuses on a different animal, discussing the pros and cons of raising the animal, housing and land requirements, feeding guidelines, health concerns, and a schedule for routine care. Species that are easy to raise, hardy, and companionable are profiled. First-time farmers will discover simple, clear instructions for caring for animals throughout the year, as well as guidelines for processing barnyard products such as milk, wool, and eggs. Combining practical advice from real experts, easy-to-use checklists and charts, a seasonal care calendar, and detailed black-and-white illustrations, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers a comprehensive review of the ins and outs - the tribulations and triumphs - of living with and caring for a small barnyard.
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Rating:  - Huge disappointment
After 20+ years of horses, we decided to expand our little farm to include animals that pay their way. First came the dairy goats, then chickens & hogs. I have other Storey books, so I was really looking forward to receiving this and was so disappointed when it arrived! The information is very basic, and HOGS AREN'T MENTIONED AT ALL, yet it has a large section on cattle, which generally require a little more than a "backyard." The part on goats was a condensed version of YOUR GOATS: A KID'S GUIDE ... Read More
Rating:  - Excellent starting point
If you are wondering whether you have the resources to raise one of these more common varieties of livestock, this book will answer your questions. Not exhaustive (is anything really?) but more detailed and thorough than you might expect. This will provide you with enough information to determine if it is possible for you to raise tha animal in question - whether it be for profit or just to put safe food on the table.
Rating:  - A wonderful starter for backyard livestock
"Barnyard in Your Backyard" is truly what it claims to be "A beginner's guide" to several species of livestock. Much of the information contained in it is definitely a good place to start if you're thinking about raising any of these breeds in your small or large lawn. While I've found similar information on several aspects of the individual species, it was nice to have them compiled into one "manual" and I thoroughly appreciated the special notes the author made about how these species might get along ... Read More
Rating: - Quick start guide
This is a good book for those who are just starting out. "Barnyard in Your Backyard" gives good, practical information on how to raise several different types of animals. This book would be perfect for someone trying to decide which animals to raise and it guides you through each step based on the care, size requirements etc of each group. Each animal section covers health, breeds, uses, finances, and more. Excellent resource for the first-time farmer or wanna-be farmer. The book has lots of colorful photographs ... Read More
Rating: - I loved this book!
I read it cover to cover. We will be starting our little farm in 2009,
so I have been collecting pertinent reference material. It REALLY spurred
my enthusiasm for raising our own food.
Now on to "Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game"...
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