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| Kern, Ken: The Owner-Built Homestead
Book Number: 49108
Owner Builder Publications 1974 8vo. Paperback. 255pp. Written for self-reliance and partial economic self-sufficiency in a social and ecological context. Contents includes, Seclecting the Site, The Homestead Plan, Water Development, Water Management, Soil Management, Sod Crops, Row Crops, Tree Crops, The Pit Greenhouse, Woodland, Fish Culture, Fencing, Transport and Roads, Shop and Tools, Animal Products, Animal Feed, Animal Shelter, Sanitation, Preservation, Nutrition, Development Goals, Development Means Program, Dome Barn and Silo, Wood Heating and Cooking.
Keywords: Site, Plan, Sod, Row, Tree, Pit, Woodland, fish, Fencing, Shop and Tools, Animals, Sanitation, Preservation, Nutrition, Development, Barn and Silo, Heating and Cooking
Price: $22.00 |
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| Haynes, N.Bruce: Keeping Livestock Healthy: A Veterinary Guide - Revised and Updated
Book Number: 49617
Gary Allen Pty Ltd July 1992 8vo softcover 326pp very good. KEEPING LIVESTOCK HEALTHY is one of the recognized classics in its field. Small Farmer's Journal called it "a major contribution to available farm veterinary literature." Modern Veterinary Practice wrote: ". . . highly recommended to all livestock owners." And Farmstead Magazine said, "So admirably organized and indexed that its information is instantly available." Now completely revised and updated, this fourth edition draws on the very latest research from experts on each of the five animals covered - horses, cattle, pigs, goats, and sheep. It presents new information on vaccines, artificial insemination, ultrasonography, disease testing, drug treatments, and diseases such as Lyme disease, Potomac fever, bluetongue, foot-and-mouth disease, and mad cow disease. This complete reference on livestock health is an invaluable guide to preventing disease through good nutrition, proper housing, and appropriate care.
Keywords: Keeping Livestock Healthy A Veterinary Guide Haynes N Bruce
Price: $18.00 |
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| Birutta, Gale: A Guide to Raising Llamas: Care, Showing, Breeding, Packing, Profiting
Book Number: 49615
Storey Books May 1997 8vo softcover 327pp very good. Everything readers need to know about behavior, facilities, first aid, breeding, birthing, fleece harvesting, and marketing.Everything you need to know to raise lovable, profitable llamas. Llamas are fast becoming one of the best choices for backyard livestock, and this comprehensive guide will give you the expert advice you need, including tips on: -- Buying your first llama -- Breeding, birthing, and herd management -- Health care, feeding, and facilities -- Llama behavior and training -- Using llamas as guardian and expedition animals -- Marketing llama fleece and organic manure.
Keywords: A Guide to Raising Llamas Care Showing Breeding Packing Profiting Birutta Gale
Price: $22.00 |
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| Damerow, Gail: Your Goats - A Kids Guide to Raising and Showing
Book Number: 49616
Storey Publishing, LLC January 8, 1993 8vo softcover 172pp very good. Our friendly and encouraging animal reference series features information on selection, housing, behavior, feeding, health, and showing in mature yet easy-to-understand language. If you have a goat, or are thinking about getting one, you probably have many questions about goats: * What kind of goat should I raise? * How can I help my goat stay healthy? * What should I feed my goats? * Can I breed more goats? * How do I raise goats for milk or for fiber? This book tells you practically everything that you will need to know, including how to choose, buy, raise, and show all types of goats, from pets to pack goats. Whether you want to bottle feed your kid goat or shear your fiber goat, Gail Damerow gives you friendly, experienced advice on just what to do. She has also included important charts and checklists, so you will know just what to do and when to do it to take the very best care of your goat.
Keywords: dvd regarding chickens goat livestock Your Goats Damerow Gail
Price: $18.00 |
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| Stovel, Edith: Salt-Free Herb Cookery
Book Number: 49627
Storey Publishing Bulletin A-97 1985 8vo. wraps. 32pp. Very good. Illustrated with photo's and line drawings. includes recipes.
Keywords: Herb- cookery, salt-free
Price: $10.00 |
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| Potter-Springer, Wendy: Grow a Butterfly Garden
Book Number: 49628
Storey Publishing Bulletin A-114 1990 8vo. wraps. 32pp. Very good. Illustrated with photo's and line drawings. which flowers to grow to entice butterfly's into your garden.
Keywords: Butterfly garden
Price: $10.00 |
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| Belanger, Jerry: Raising Milk Goats the Modern Way - Revised and Updated
Book Number: 49613
Storey Publishing, LLC January 3, 1990 8vo softcover 208pp very good. Jerry Belanger's indispensable guidance for goat owners continues in a revised edition of his popular handbook, RAISING MILK GOATS THE MODERN WAY. It includes more information about diseases and medication, new breed information, barn plans, recipes for goat milk products, and more. Belanger's reassuring, often humorous style makes reading about goats almost as much fun as raising them. Jerry Belanger's practical guidance has been indispensible to new and prospective goat owners for over thirteen years. This newly revised and updated edition of Raising Milk Goats the Modern Way contains up-to-the-minute information about what's happening in the goat world today. It includes:* more information about diseases and medication * new breed information * new barn plans * recipes for goat milk products and chevon * a helpful glossary and source list * more information on how milk is made, and how to maximize quality and quantity. And of course, the book still provides clear, practical instructions for breeding, kidding, feeding, milking, housing, and all the basics of goat care. The author is a trusted friend when it comes to raising goats. His reassuring, often humorous style makes reading about goats almost as much fun as raising them.
Keywords: homesteading farming goats livestock animal husbandry Raising Milk Goats the Modern Way Belanger Jerry
Price: $22.00 |
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| Bennett, Bob: Raising Rabbits the Modern Way - Updated and Revised
Book Number: 49614
Storey Publishing, LLC January 5, 1988 8vo softcover 192pp very good. Completely revised Garden Way Publishing Classic on raising rabbits. * Contains the most recent how-to information for successfully raising rabbits on a small to semicommercial scale. * All new information on feeding, housing, medication, breeding, showing, and selling. * Contains all the basics, experienced solutions, modern techniques, from inspecting the litter to ARBA registration system. * Includes updated product information and equipment lists.
Keywords: rabbit raising Raising Rabbits the Modern Way Bennett Bob
Price: $12.00 |
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| Stephens, Rockwell: Axes & Chainsaws Use and Maintenance
Book Number: 49624
Storey Publishing Bulletin A-13 1988 Updated 8vo. wraps. 31pp. Very good. Illustrated with photo's and line drawings. Includes Bow Saws.
Keywords: Axes and Chainsaws
Price: $10.00 |
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| Vivian, John: Eggs and Chickens
Book Number: 49625
Storey Publishing Bulletin A-17 1978 8vo. wraps. 30pp. Very good. Illustrated with photo's and line drawings.
Keywords: Eggs and Chickens
Price: $10.00 |
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