Livestock

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Storey’s Guide to Raising Poultry, 4th Edition

Glenn Drowns

This classic resource is the only book you need to naturally and humanely raise a wide range of poultry, from chickens and turkeys to waterfowl and game birds — even uncommon species, such as pigeons,...  Read more

$ 19.95 US, Paper
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The Chicken Encyclopedia

Gail Damerow

From addled to wind egg, crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia, an illustrated A-to-Z reference that is both informative and entertaining. Chickophiles will find breed descriptions;...  Read more

$ 19.95 US, Paper
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The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook

Carol Ekarius, Deborah Robson

This one-of-a-kind photographic encyclopedia features more than 200 animals and the fibers they produce. It covers almost every sheep breed in the world — from the longwool breeds of the United Kingdom to the Tasmanian...  Read more

$ 35.00 US, Hardcover with jacket
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The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals

Gail Damerow, Kelly Klober, Carol Ekarius

Imagine a weekend breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, and honey from your own chickens, pigs, and bees. Or a holiday meal with your own heritage-breed turkey as the main attraction. With The Backyard Homestead Guide to...  Read more

$ 24.95 US, Paper
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The Backyard Goat

Sue Weaver

Whether you want to raise goats for their milk and fiber or keep them as pets or companion animals, this book covers all the essentials. You’ll learn how to choose the right goats for your...  Read more

$ 16.95 US, Paper
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition

Dave Holderread

Dave Holderread provides the information you need to raise ducks successfully, covering everything from choosing the right breeds (including rare breeds and hybrid ducks) to breeding and rearing practices, feeding, housing, health care, butchering, and...  Read more

$ 19.95 US, Paper
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 4th Edition

Jerry Belanger, Sara Thomson Bredesen

Dairy goats are a great choice for the small or backyard dairy farmer. They require a smaller investment than cows and produce milk that is great for making delicious fresh yogurt and cheese. This thoroughly...  Read more

$ 19.95 US, Paper
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Meat Goats, 2nd Edition

Maggie Sayer

This essential reference on raising and marketing meat goats gives you everything you need to start or expand a meat-goat business. This updated second edition includes up-to-the-minute guidelines on health and disease, a comprehensive resource...  Read more

$ 19.95 US, Paper
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens, 3rd Edition

Gail Damerow

Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens has all the information you need to successfully keep chickens, from choosing breeds and hatching chicks to building coops and keeping birds healthy and safe from predators. This thoroughly revised...  Read more

$ 19.95 US, Paper
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep, 4th Edition

Paula Simmons, Carol Ekarius

Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep has earned the praise and trust of sheep farmers around the world with its in-depth, expert coverage of breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, disease prevention and treatment, and...  Read more

$ 19.95 US, Paper