Storeys Barn Guide To Sheep

Author : Deborah Burns
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580178499
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Barn Guide to Sheep written by Deborah Burns and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising sheep involves far more than choosing the perfect breed and training a herding dog. The successful sheep farmer must know how to maintain his animalsÕ health and solve daily crises, large and small. Designed to accompany the farmer into the barn, StoreyÕs Barn Guide to Sheep provides clear, step-by-step help, visible from several feet away.Oversized, heavy-duty pages illustrate dozens of procedures with simple, straightforward illustrations. A nail hole at the top of each page enables the farmer to open to the needed instructions, hang the book on a barn wall, andrefer to the step-by-step illustrations throughout every procedure. Graphic presentations guide farmers through trimming hooves, administering injections, assisting with lambing, bottle feeding, milking, shearing, and every other situation that might arise during the normal course of a sheepÕs life. In addition to the procedural information, the book also features full-color anatomical illustrations, a lambing calendar, a feeding chart, and ahelpful record-keeping section. Guiding farmers through the ups and downs of sheep care, StoreyÕs Barn Guide to Sheep will be a trusted companion and an invaluable practical resource.

Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Kids
ISBN 13 : 9781580172622
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Kids. This book was released on 2001 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603424598
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents tips on choosing breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, lambing, and health care for raising sheep.

Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612129811
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The 5th edition is now updated to include 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.

Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612123287
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Sheep written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-12-26 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're getting your first sheep or would like to learn more about caring for and showing the sheep you have, Your Sheep has the information you need to be successful. Paula Simmons and Darrell Salsbury cover everything you need to know, from choosing and buying the right sheep to feeding, heath care, shearing, showing, breeding, and lambing.

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603426787
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock written by Sue Weaver and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to the make most of a small plot of land or add diversity to a large farm, raising miniature livestock can be a fun and profitable experience. With expert advice on choosing a breed that suits your needs, Sue Weaver shows you how to house, feed, and care for miniature goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, horses, cattle, and llamas. You’ll be inspired by profiles of successful breeders as you learn everything you need to know to keep your miniature livestock healthy and productive.

Author : Jerry Belanger
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612129331
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition written by Jerry Belanger and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : John Storey
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603427376
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Basic Country Skills written by John Storey and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you live on a small suburban lot or have a many acres in the country, this inspiring collection will empower you to increase your self-sufficiently and embrace a more independent lifestyle. A variety of authors share their specialized knowledge and provide practical instructions for basic country skills like preserving vegetables, developing water systems, keeping farm animals, and renovating barns. From sharpening an axe to baking your own bread, you’ll be amazed at the many ways learning traditional skills can enrich your life.

Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612129803
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : William Kruess
Publisher : WorthyKids
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sheep Raiser's Manual written by William Kruess and published by WorthyKids. This book was released on 1985 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latest technical information to provide a basis for higher levels of production of sheep.