Pekin Ducks as Pets. American Pekin Duck Owner's Manual. American Pekin Duck Pros and Cons, Care, Housing, Diet and Health All Included.

Author: MR Roland Ruthersdale
Publisher: Imb Publishing
ISBN: 9781910410325
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description
The American Pekin Duck accounts for 90% of the commercially reared ducks in the United States of America. These ducks are known for their prolific egg laying abilities, laying close to 200 eggs in each season. The American Pekin Duck also produces the tastiest duck meat. Since these ducks grow fast in numbers, they are preferred by most people who rear ducks solely for commercial purposes. There is another side to these beautiful ducks. They are extremely beautiful with their creamy white and fluffy plumage. Because of their calm and peaceful nature, they also make great pets. Pekin Ducks are really friendly are known to follow their owners all around the house. They are even good companions as they love to cuddle and stay close to their owners. If you plan to bring home a American Pekin Duck, there are several things that you must keep in mind as these birds are very different from regular pets. The maintenance of ducks is important and must be given a lot of care as ducks are easily infected. These infections are also very hazardous to human health. To make sure that your flock is healthy and to also safeguard the health of your family, you must take all the necessary measures to make your home a good environment for ducks. This book takes you through all the details of duck care. This book is your one stop solution for all the queries that you may have about the health, care and even behavior of your American Pekin Duck. This book also gives you tips on making your American Pekin Duck a great investment. The author, Roland Ruthersdale, is a duck lover and duck keeper.

The Other End of the Leash

Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

The Prairie Homestead Cookbook

Author: Jill Winger
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250305942
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

Mallard Ducks

Author: Harry Goldcroft
Publisher: Pip Publishing
ISBN: 9780992604851
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Mallard Ducks, The Mallard Duck Guide Book, Caring For Your Mallards, Habitat, Diet, As A Pet, Mating, Eggs, and much more.Mallard ducks are quirky, fascinating creatures. Known throughout the animal kingdom for being sticklers for routine and schedules, Mallard ducks are surprisingly ill-suited for house training. There is historical evidence that reveals interaction between humans and Mallard ducks for a few hundred years at least, and yet they can be highly suspicious of their owners. Known to be aloof and detached, Mallard ducks may one day become dissatisfied with the settings you provide and choose to simply fly away. Such is the nature of these proud birds. Given the right setting, however, these semi-aquatic birds can become a calm addition to your househ

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens

Author: Gail Damerow
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 158017325X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 494

Book Description
Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.

Norfolk Terrier (Comprehensive Owner's Guide)

Author: Muriel P. Lee
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1621870146
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
A diminutive, lovable demon, the Norfolk Terrier is counted among the smallest of the terrier breeds, yet his personality and appeal, compared to dogs of any size, are matchless. An ideal choice for a pet companion, the Norfolk Terrier possesses a personable disposition that is less quarrelsome than that of other terriers and a clean bill of health, marked by a hardy constitution. This is a loyal and intelligent dog, perfectly suited for an active life in the city or country and a wonderful playmate for children. This Special Limited Edition, written by terrier expert and author Muriel P. Lee, provides a concise account of the breed’s history in England and the United States. The author also discusses the breed’s characteristics and breed standard, outlining the traits that make the Norfolk such a unique terrier. Owners will welcome the chapters on puppy care, including the selection of the puppy, rearing and training the young dog, home safety and precautions as well as house-training and obedience lessons. This comprehensive owner’s guide covers the topics vital to caring for and keeping Norfolk Terriers, including feeding, exercise, grooming, healthcare and much more. The chapter discussing preventive healthcare, written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman, is lavishly illustrated and replete with up-to-date, accurate information on selecting a veterinarian, inoculations and infectious diseases, spaying/ neutering, parasite prevention and more.

Hunting Together

Author: Simone Mueller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783982187860
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Predation Substitute Training is a force-free and motivation-based training program to stop predatory chasing in dogs.

Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition

Author: Dave Holderread
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603426922
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
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.

Poultry Press

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Poultry
Languages : en
Pages : 696

Book Description

Ask a Manager

Author: Alison Green
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0399181822
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together