[Pet Health Admin]

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.

Customer Review: Barnyard in Your Backyard
Excellent book for people who want to raise livestock but have no experience. I have learned a lot from this book. Everyone who wants a small group of livestock or fowl should read this book.
Customer Review: Great Basic Reference
While this book might not have everything that one needs to know about all of the topics covered, it does go into sufficient detail to give basic instruction. More importantly, it covers enough ground with each topic to give one an idea as to whether or not to start raising the particular animal(s). Great basic reference material written well.


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