The Backyard Sheep An Introductory Guide To Keeping

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603428484

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The Backyard Sheep by Sue Weaver Pdf

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; and milking. With simple recipes for making cheese and yogurt, and tips on processing fleece for wool, you’ll enjoy the varied and numerous rewards of keeping sheep.

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603428279

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The Backyard Cow by Sue Weaver Pdf

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 your cow’s behavior. With helpful advice on daily maintenance, milking, and bovine health care, you’ll soon be enjoying the pleasures of fresh milk, yogurt, cheese, and much more.

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781935484820

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Sheep by Sue Weaver Pdf

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.

Author : Philip Hasheider
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780760345245

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How to Raise Sheep by Philip Hasheider Pdf

DIVIf you’ve ever envisioned keeping sheep in your own pasture, be it one or two hobby animals or a large flock, this book is the perfect place to begin. Backed by the National FFA Organization, our acclaimed series of How to Raise guides has helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. In this freshly updated second edition of How to Raise Sheep, author and farmer Philip Hasheider offers reliable guidance for getting started and going the distance. First, he walks you through all the basics on breeds, housing, fencing, feed requirements, breeding, lambing, showing, and marketing meat and wool. Then, he covers the various farming options (organic, sustainable, and conventional) so you can decide which approach best meets your needs. Accompanied by gorgeous instructional photography, How to Raise Sheep continues to be an essential primer for the newcomer to sheep care, with everything you need to know to raise a healthy, productive flock./div

Author : Ronald B. Parker
Publisher : Swallow Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : WISC:89075845263

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The Sheep Book by Ronald B. Parker Pdf

"The Sheep Book offers a template for both the beginner and the old hand. Mixing theoretical, technical and practical, Parker offers a buffet of tips for any sheep producer." --Joel Salatin, author of You Can Farm

Author : Paula Simmons,Darrell L. Salsbury
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612123288

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Your Sheep by Paula Simmons,Darrell L. Salsbury Pdf

Whether you're getting your first sheep or would like to learn more about caring for and showing the sheep you have, Your Sheep has the information you need to be successful. Paula Simmons and Darrell Salsbury cover everything you need to know, from choosing and buying the right sheep to feeding, heath care, shearing, showing, breeding, and lambing.

Author : T. H. Clutton-Brock,J. M. Pemberton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004-03-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521529905

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Soay Sheep by T. H. Clutton-Brock,J. M. Pemberton Pdf

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Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603426992

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The Backyard Goat by Sue Weaver Pdf

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, harvest soft cashmere for knitting, or keep goats as playful pets, The Backyard Goat makes it easy to enjoy the benefits of owning goats, with no experience necessary.

Author : Darla Noble,John Davidson
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781311330918

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Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep by Darla Noble,John Davidson Pdf

Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: What are Katahdin Hair Sheep Chapter 2: The Katahdin Advantage Chapter 3: Selecting Katahdin Sheep for your Flock Chapter 4: Reaping the Benefits of the Katahdin Breed Closing Remarks Author Bio Introduction More than a few people would use words like ‘dumb’ and ‘stupid’ to describe sheep. Not me. I use words like ‘trusting’, ‘habitual’ and ‘profitable’. I use these words because they are what I know sheep to be. As someone who spent over twenty years as a shepherd to several hundred head of sheep, I can say in no uncertain terms that I know the potential for sheep when it comes to making your farm a profitable business. The degree of profitability, however, depends upon the quality of your sheep. And when it comes to quality, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better breed of sheep than the Katahdin. Katahdin are hair sheep; meaning they don’t have wool. So yes, if your intentions for raising sheep are for spinning, you will need to choose a wool breed known for the quality of their wool. But if it’s meat production you are after, look no further than the Katahdin.

Author : Paula Simmons,Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781612129808

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Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition by Paula Simmons,Carol Ekarius Pdf

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. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.

Author : Valerie Porter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Cattle
ISBN : 0905483936

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Caring for Cows by Valerie Porter Pdf

Author : Patricia Spigarelli Aston,Jack A. Spigarelli
Publisher : Cross-Current Publishing
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780936348070

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Crisis Preparedness Handbook, 3rd Edition by Patricia Spigarelli Aston,Jack A. Spigarelli Pdf

The crises of 2020 impacted every single one of us. Were you prepared? Are you prepared for the next crisis? This new, updated third edition gives you the tools you need to ensure safety and survival so you can be prepared for any disaster that comes your way. You’ll learn how to: ✓ Identify your crisis risk ✓ Create a customized preparedness plan ✓ Design a basic food-storage system that’s ideal for you ✓ Safely store water and fuel ✓ Tackle sanitation issues and communications breakdowns ✓ Protect your home and family This book also gives you unique benefits you won’t see in other preparedness books, such as: ✓ 5 Things You Can Do Now—Quick-start ideas in each chapter to get you going ✓ Quick Checks—Checklists that help you evaluate options ✓ Worksheets—Planning tools to optimize your preparedness plan ✓ Resource Section—Reviews of unique products that help you prepare ✓ Personally Speaking—Patricia’s tips, insights, and survival life-lessons You’ll love Crisis Preparedness Handbook because it gives you everything you need to confidently handle any crisis and feel the peace that comes with being prepared. Get it now.

Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612122663

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Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs by Carol Ekarius Pdf

From the large-tailed Karakul sheep to the floppy-eared Gloucestershire Old Spot pig, North America is home to an extraordinary array of livestock. Comprehensive, colorful, and captivating, Storey’s Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs features full-color profiles of 163 livestock breeds. Whether you’re looking for a gentle domestic backyard animal or are hoping to introduce a rare heritage breed on your farm, you’re sure to find an animal that’s perfect for your needs.

Author : Robin Nelson
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761340621

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Sheep by Robin Nelson Pdf

Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of sheep.

Author : Bob Bennett
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-13
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781603428958

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Rabbit Housing by Bob Bennett Pdf

Create a safe, sanitary, and efficient home for your rabbits. In this informative guide, Bob Bennett provides clear step-by-step instructions for building attractive all-wire hutches of all sizes, with additional tips for adding the necessary accessories like feeders, watering systems, nest boxes, and fencing. From the direction a hutch door should swing to proper ventilation and protection from predators, Bennett covers everything you need to know to create a housing structure that will help promote a healthy and productive rabbit-raising operation.