Storey s Guide to Raising Chickens 4th Edition

• Author : Gail Damerow
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 18 October 1995

Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.

• Author : Gail Damerow
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 26 December 2017

Serious poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on this best-selling reference for more than 20 years. The fourth edition of Gail Damerow’s comprehensive handbook is now completely revised and redesigned, making it more accessible and informative than ever. You’ll get the most up-to-date details on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks, and meat, and recent research into chicken behavior and communication makes the sections on flock management truly authoritative. New color photos and illustrations provide more specificity

• Author : Glenn Drowns
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 22 May 2012

Whether you’re running a farm or interested in keeping a few backyard birds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Poultry covers everything you need to know to successfully raise your own chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, and more. Stressing humane practices throughout, Glenn Drowns provides expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, behavior, breeding, health care, and processing your own meat and eggs. With tips on raising specialty species like doves, ostriches, and peafowl, you’ll be inspired to experiment with new

• Author : Gail Damerow
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 19 May 2010

Gail Damerow shows you how to choose the right breeds for your needs, build efficient chicken coops, provide necessary medical attention for your animals, and much more. Whether you’re raising broilers for meat or preparing your chickens to win a blue ribbon at the next county fair, Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens will help you achieve your poultry-raising goals.

• Author : Gail Damerow
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 18 October 2021

• Author : Don Schrider
• Publisher : Storey Books
• Release : 18 October 2021

Describes how to raise turkeys successfully, from selecting the right breeds to housing, feeding, breeding, health care, and marketing, and includes information on humane raising practices, organic certification standards, and on-farm processing guidelines.

• Author : Matthew Bawerman
• Publisher : Independently Published
• Release : 19 September 2020

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens in the Backyard Seventeen years ago, when I first started a backyard flock - I had just two hens back then - if someone told me that I would write a book about how to manage a flock, I would've laughed. But here we are! I started writing this book in July 2018, and after almost two years, it's ready. Consider this book a practical, easy-to-read guide for both beginners and experts that also includes helpful

• Author : Gail Damerow
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 26 December 2017

Serious poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on this best-selling reference for more than 20 years. The fourth edition of Gail Damerow’s comprehensive handbook is now completely revised and redesigned, making it more accessible and informative than ever. You’ll get the most up-to-date details on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks, and meat, and recent research into chicken behavior and communication makes the sections on flock management truly authoritative. New color photos and illustrations provide more specificity

• Author : Dave Holderread
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 19 January 2011

With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.

• Author : Gail Damerow
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 19 October 2012

Full of expert advice and plenty of encouragement for the youngest poultry farmers, this introductory guide is designed to show children ages 9 and up how to safely and successfully raise their own chickens. With age-appropriate language and clear diagrams, Gail Damerow provides everything kids need to know to choose, purchase, house, and show their own chickens. Whether they’re interested in raising chickens for pleasure or to make money, this easy-to-use guide will help children achieve their chicken-raising goals.

• Author : Sue Weaver
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 02 November 2012

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

• Author : Maggie Sayer
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 08 December 2010

Discover how raising your own meat goats can be a fun and profitable endeavor. Offering plenty of tips for creating an economically viable operation and identifying niche markets for your products, Storey’s Guide to Raising Meat Goats shows you how to care for a thriving and productive herd full of healthy and happy animals.

• Author : Jerry Belanger,Sara Thomson Bredesen
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 08 December 2010

A great choice for the small or backyard farmer, dairy goats require a smaller investment than cows and produce milk that makes delicious yogurt and cheese. This fourth edition includes more on pygmy goats, health care, breeding, and making dairy products. You’ll have everything you need to you need to know to successfully raise your own dairy goats.

• Author : Heather Smith Thomas
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 27 January 2010

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.

• Author : Kelly Klober
• Publisher : Storey Publishing
• Release : 27 January 2010

Learn how to successfully raise your own pigs. Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, Kelly Klober provides expert tips on making your hog operation more efficient and profitable. Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs will give beginners the confidence they need to succeed, while inspiring experienced farmers to try new techniques and experiment with new breeds.