Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition

Author: Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1635860857
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 449

Book Description
Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of many types of horses; expanded material on recognizing, preventing, and treating a wide range of health issues, including insulin resistance, skin conditions, and digestive disorders; new vaccination protocols, including vaccinating for West Nile Virus; and updated information on breeding methods, foaling problems, and the care of broodmares and new foals.

Storey's Barn Guide to Horse Health Care + First Aid

Author: Robin Catalano
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1580176399
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
With a nail-hole at the top of each page spread, this book can hang on a barn wall as a hands-free visual guide to every health situation likely to occur. Graphic step-by-step presentations guide farmers through daily health checks, basic dental and hoof care, preventive procedures, emergency first aid care, and wound treatment.

Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition

Author: Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1635860873
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 860

Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys, 3rd Edition

Author: Don Schrider
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1612121497
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Turkeys are an excellent source of succulent meat, rich eggs, and nutrient-dense manure, and raising them is a rewarding and profitable activity for many farmers. With helpful tips on acquiring organic certification, processing both meat and eggs, and marketing your products, you’ll have all the information you need to successfully raise your own healthy and productive turkeys.

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.

Historical Dictionary of Ghana

Author: David Owusu-Ansah
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
Entries include information on the pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial institutional and political history. Individuals who have made significant contributions in the history of the country are identified either in the context of institutions in which they played roles, or they are isolated and written on. The chronology section is detail, and the bibliography section is substantial. Students and researches on Ghana will find this work as the first source of significance.

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 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.

The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese

Author: Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 1550926543
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
Raise a gaggle of geese, the unsung heroes of the small farm While chickens preen in the spotlight, geese are the historic unsung heroes of small farms and homesteads. Providing weed control, large eggs, and entertainment, and acting as "security" over other animals, geese are the ultimate modern homesteading companion. The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese covers everything you need to know to raise geese, including: Profiles of breeds and how to select the best one for your needs How to "imprint" goslings on a person Feeding, housing, animal health, and cold weather care Using geese for weed control, soil improvement, and as "watch-geese" Cooking with goose eggs and meat Additional coverage includes a look at the rich history of geese on farms in North America and Europe that will enhance any goose keeper's enjoyment of these intelligent and unique birds. This practical guide is a must-have essential for the kitchen table of homesteaders, small farmers, permaculturists, and professional farmers looking to add the power of geese to their land.

Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 2nd Edition

Author: Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603424717
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 529

Book Description
Raising horses successfully requires good preparation, hard work, and a sincere interest in your animals’ well-being. With in-depth information on all aspects of horsekeeping, including grooming, foaling, housing, diet, exercise, and medical care, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to raise healthy and happy horses.