Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cattle

Gail Damerow

ISBN 10: 1580174566 / ISBN 13: 9781580174565

Published by Storey Books, 2002

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408 pages. 11.75x8.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1580174566

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cattle
• Publisher: Storey Books
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580174566
• ISBN 13: 9781580174565
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.43 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Gail Damerow is the editor of Rural Heritage magazine and the author of eight books, including The Chicken Health Handbook, Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, and Your Goats: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing. She lives in Tennessee.