Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition

Author: Paula Simmons
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612129803
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
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.

Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock

Author: Sue Weaver
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603424814
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 465

Book Description
Guides you through choosing, caring for, training, and breeding mini horses, donkeys, mules, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and llamas.

Raising Sheep the Modern Way

Author: Paula Simmons
Publisher: Pownal, VT : Storey Communications
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 498

Book Description
Offers practical advice on selecting, feeding, caring for, disadvantages of raising them.

How to Raise Sheep

Author: Philip Hasheider
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 9780760334812
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
A guide to raising sheep that covers production systems, breeds, housing, facilities, fences, enclosures, feeding, pasture management, predators, marketing meat and wool, environmental stewardship, and other related topics.

Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition

Author: Jerry Belanger
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612129331
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 297

Book Description
This best-selling handbook is packed with detailed information on housing, feeding, and fencing dairy goats. It’s been the trusted resource on the topic for farmers and homesteaders since it was originally published in 1975, and the new edition — completely updated and redesigned — makes Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats more comprehensive and accessible than ever. In-depth sections explain every aspect of milking, including necessary equipment, proper hand-milking techniques, and handling and storing the milk. New color illustrations show each stage of kidding, and substantial chapters on dairy goat health and breeding include the most up-to-date research and practices.

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep

Author: Paula Simmons
Publisher: Storey Kids
ISBN: 9781580172622
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
Whether you're about to acquire your first sheep or are interested in diversifying your operation with rare breeds, Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep covers everything small-scale sheep farmers need to know to keep their animals healthy and productive. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius provide expert advice on breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, and medical care. You'll also find tips on profitably marketing your meat and fiber products, as well as information on obtaining organic certifications.

The Backyard Sheep

Author: Sue Weaver
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603428488
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
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.

Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits, 5th Edition

Author: Bob Bennett
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1612129765
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
The fifth edition of this best-selling handbook features the same detailed approach that has made it the trusted source for raising healthy, productive rabbits — plus a total redesign with color photos and graphics. Whether you’re interested in raising rabbits for show, meat, fur, or as pets, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, humane handling, and more. In addition, author Bob Bennett includes the most up-to-date information on preventive health care, treating diseases, marketing, and showing.

The Sheep Book

Author: Ronald B. Parker
Publisher: Swallow Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
"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

Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats

Author: Maggie Sayer
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603425829
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 345

Book Description
Goat meat production is the fastest growing segment of U.S. agriculture, and an estimated 70 percent of all meat consumed globally is from goats. Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats is the essential reference on raising, caring for, and marketing meat goats. This updated edition gives caprine producers the vital information they need to start a meat-goat business or expand their current operation.