The Backyard Sheep

The Backyard Sheep
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Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9781603428484
ISBN-13 : 1603428488
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Backyard Sheep by : Sue Weaver

Download or read book The Backyard Sheep written by Sue Weaver and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-07-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Sheep, 5th Edition

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition
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Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages : 369
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ISBN-10 : 9781612129808
ISBN-13 : 1612129803
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition by : Paula Simmons

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.

The Sheep Book

The Sheep Book
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Publisher : Swallow Press
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89075845263
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Sheep Book by : Ronald B. Parker

Download or read book The Sheep Book written by Ronald B. Parker and published by Swallow Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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

Raising Sheep the Modern Way

Raising Sheep the Modern Way
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Publisher : Pownal, VT : Storey Communications
Total Pages : 498
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89034749937
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Raising Sheep the Modern Way by : Paula Simmons

Download or read book Raising Sheep the Modern Way written by Paula Simmons and published by Pownal, VT : Storey Communications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical advice on selecting, feeding, caring for, disadvantages of raising them.

Feeding the Sheep

Feeding the Sheep
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9780374322960
ISBN-13 : 0374322961
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Feeding the Sheep by : Leda Schubert

Download or read book Feeding the Sheep written by Leda Schubert and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From watching Mom shepherd, shear, spin, and knit, a little girl finds out just how her sweater is made.

Barnyard in Your Backyard

Barnyard in Your Backyard
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Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages : 72
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ISBN-10 : 1580174566
ISBN-13 : 9781580174565
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Barnyard in Your Backyard by : Gail Damerow

Download or read book Barnyard in Your Backyard written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When is the right time to shear a sheep? Is there a market for manure? What time of day is best to collect eggs? What is the correct way to milk a goat? What does a duck eat? Can a cow and a sheep share the same pasture? Which types of rabbits are easiest to raise? The perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamed of having that little place in the country, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers tried-and-true, expert advice on raising healthy, happy, productive farm animals: chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, and dairy cows. Each chapter focuses on a different animal, discussing the pros and cons of raising the animal, housing and land requirements, feeding guidelines, health concerns, and a schedule for routine care. Species that are easy to raise, hardy, and companionable are profiled. First-time farmers will discover simple, clear instructions for caring for animals throughout the year, as well as guidelines for processing barnyard products such as milk, wool, and eggs. Combining practical advice from real experts, easy-to-use checklists and charts, a seasonal care calendar, and detailed black-and-white illustrations, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers a comprehensive review of the ins and outs - the tribulations and triumphs - of living with and caring for a small barnyard.

Raising Animals for Fiber

Raising Animals for Fiber
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Publisher : CompanionHouse Books
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 1620083248
ISBN-13 : 9781620083246
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Raising Animals for Fiber by : Chris McLaughlin

Download or read book Raising Animals for Fiber written by Chris McLaughlin and published by CompanionHouse Books. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiber farmer Chris McLaughlin offers a comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for wool. With practical information on breeds, housing, feed, breeding, heath care, shearing, and more, Chris helps the reader to decide which species will best serve their lifestyle criteria and needs.