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Author : Mike Hatcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)
Download or read book Self-sufficiency hen keeping written by Mike Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mike Hatcher
Publisher : IMM Lifestyle Books
ISBN 13 : 9781504800327
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)
Download or read book Self-Sufficiency: Hen Keeping written by Mike Hatcher and published by IMM Lifestyle Books. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to raising chickens covers housing, food and water, daily care, disease prevention, encouraging egg production, breeding, and more.
Author : Mike Hatcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)
Download or read book Hen Keeping written by Mike Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides an introduction to some of the key aspects of aspiring to a self-sufficient lifestyle by keeping your own chickens and benefiting from the produce. You don't need a large garden to keep poultry and an average family only needs a couple of hens to keep them well stocked in fresh eggs all year round. The set-up costs are minimal and you don't need a whole host of expensive gadgets or equipment to care for your chickens. Packed with information on poultry keeping (housing, food and water, daily care, disease prevention and cure, encouraging egg production and breeding), there is also comprehensive information on breeds"--Publisher's description.
Author : Mike Hatcher
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN 13 : 9781847734204
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)
Download or read book Self-Sufficiency Hen Keeping written by Mike Hatcher and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-sufficiency and organic living have never been more prominent and hen keeping is becoming increasingly popular. This book offers information on poultry keeping.
Author : Kristina Mercedes Urquhart
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1620082225
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Suburban Chicken written by Kristina Mercedes Urquhart and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more and more city dwellers and suburbanites embracing the notion of getting back to basics and living simpler, more rustic lives, it's no surprise that the popularity of backyard chicken keeping has skyrocketed in recent years. Whether for enjoyment as pets or for the convenience of farm-fresh eggs right outside your door, chicken keeping can be an easy and fun step on the road to more sustainable, ecologically friendly living.Written by Kristina Mercedes Urquhart, The Suburban Chicken shares the author's knowledge on general chicken husbandry, profiles of 20 suitable breeds for suburban living, how to provide your birds with optimal accommodations, and the healthcare needs of chickens, among other important topics about which prospective chicken owners should be familiar.INSIDE SUBURBAN CHICKEN:•The benefits and enjoyment of keeping chickens as pets.•Considerations for would-be chicken keepers, including local ordinances, space requirements, initial and ongoing expenses, and preparing the home and family.•Favorite standard-size, bantam, and egg-laying breeds for metropolitan and family living.•Hatching eggs and raising chicks.•Coop styles and descriptions of all equipment that a budding chicken keeper needs, as well as a chapter dedicated to keeping chickens safe from predators. •Preventive care and optimal diets for healthy, hardy birds. •Raising chickens for eggs: the science behind egg production, how to properly handle and store fresh eggs, and the differences between store-bought and homegrown eggs, as well as some exciting recipes for your bounty.
Author : Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550926543
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese written by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Michael Manning
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1291549153
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)
Download or read book Beekeeping & Self Sufficiency written by Michael Manning and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bees are vital for the pollination of fruit and vegetables representing 70% of food produced for mankind's consumption. Bees are industrious, devoted to the well being of the hive and can be managed by beekeepers to produce honey which is stored by the bees for surviving the winter dormancy period.
Author : Geoff Stebbings
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Self-Sufficiency for Dummies Collection - Growing Your Own Fruit and Veg for Dummies/Keeping Chickens for Dummies UK Edition written by Geoff Stebbings and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become self-sufficient at home with this great two book collection. Self-sufficiency For Dummies Collection includes Growing Your Own Fruit & Veg For Dummies and Keeping Chickens For Dummies UK Edition. From planning a planting calendar to feeding and caring for new plants, Growing Your Own Fruit & Veg For Dummies shows readers how to grow the tastiest fruit and vegetables all year round Offering expert advice to the reader straight from the River Cottage 'Chicken Whisperer', so whether you're looking to raise chickens for eggs, meat, or just the entertainment value and fun Keeping Chickens For Dummies is the perfect place to start Fresh eggs, vegetables and fruit - straight from your garden. Get started with these great two books today!
Author : Mike Hatcher
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781602399778
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)
Download or read book Keeping Chickens written by Mike Hatcher and published by Skyhorse Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more Americans are becoming concerned about living a healthier and more environmentally friendly...
Author : Alan Bridgewater
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1620082357
Total Pages : 631 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)
Download or read book Self-Sufficiency Handbook written by Alan Bridgewater and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re looking to adopt a greener lifestyle or wanting to go off the grid, this guide has all you need to know to boost your self-sufficiency. Worried about ever-rising fuel bills and longing for the day when you can be off-grid and independent? Anxious about the quality of the food you eat and planning to go organic? Yearning to get back to the way it was but don’t know where to start? This book will show you how to achieve the eco-friendly good life. The authors cover the ecological gamut from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. They answer important questions like how much land is really needed to be self-sufficient, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet your needs. There’s practical information here on building an insulated flue pipe chimney, identifying edible wild plants, and composting with worms—as well as recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, cheeses, and more. Packed with full-color photographs, helpful illustrations, and diagrams, Self-Sufficiency Handbook will appeal to urban dwellers who want to adopt certain aspects of greener living and to serious adherents of back-to-basics living. Inside Self-Sufficiency Handbook, you’ll find: –Inspirational yet practical introduction to a greener way of living –Essential reading for anyone considering a shift to a more self-sufficient lifestyle, no matter how small the change –Emphasis is on the positive aspects of self-sufficiency, such as cutting living costs and eating well –Covers everything from fitting a wind turbine to making honey from your own beehives. –Step-by-step instructions on keeping animals, growing organic food, and preserving your own produce –Guidelines for creating a self-sufficient home and eco-friendly home improvements “This book shows that self-sufficiency is not only better for the planet—it’s cheaper and more rewarding!” —Green Rewards/Sustainability Advisory Panel
