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Author: Fred Hams
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 2017-06-07
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780754833666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDirectory of chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys and how to keep them, with 700 photographs.
Author: Fred Hams
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 2012-06-25
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780754823520
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses what features to look for when purchasing poultry and provides information on feeding, hygiene, treating illness, and good husbandry practices.
Author: Celia Lewis
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 2009-08-31
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780715333105
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA practical, everything-you-need-to-know guide to keeping chickens for people who are as interested in them as pets as they are in eggs and other poultry produce.
Author: Gail Damerow
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 2012-01-31
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1603425616
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
Author: Chris Graham
Publisher: Hamlyn
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780753715529
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith information of over fifty of the most popular breeds, Choosing and Keeping Chickens will not only help you find the chickens that are right for you and your family, but will also teach you how to care for them and get the best out of them from day one.From housing to feeding, ealing with common ailments to breeding, all the information you need is covered in expert detail in this practical book.
Author: Juneal M. Chenoweth
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2019-06-24
Total Pages: 577
ISBN-13: 1440869146
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRead professional, fair reviews by practicing academic, public, and school librarians and subject-area specialists that will enable you to make the best choices from among the latest reference resources. This newest edition of American Reference Books Annual (ARBA) provides librarians with insightful, critical reviews of print and electronic reference resources released or updated in 2017-2018, as well as some from 2019 that were received in time for review in the publication. By using this invaluable guide to consider both the positive and negative aspects of each resource, librarians can make informed decisions about which new reference resources are most appropriate for their collections and their patrons' needs. Collection development librarians who are working with limited budgets—as is the case in practically every library today—will be able to maximize the benefit from their monetary resources by selecting what they need most for their collection, while bypassing materials that bring limited value to their specific environment.
Author: Gail Damerow
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2012-03-01
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1603427767
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
Author: Chicago Public Library
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Published: 1916
Total Pages: 718
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 264
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith its fascinating introduction, colorful photographs and information on all the authentic ingredients, from chilies to chocolate, this is the essential guide to this fiery and flavorful cuisine.
Author: Harvey Ussery
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Published: 2022-11-01
Total Pages: 663
ISBN-13: 1645021025
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe most comprehensive book on how to raise and breed your own poultry flock is now fully updated and expanded “The ultimate book for those who want to know everything there is to know about raising poultry.”—Gene Logsdon, author of Letter to a Young Farmer “There’s no better introductory reference on the joy of home-raising chickens.”—Booklist The first edition of The Small-Scale Poultry Flock helped thousands of small-scale farmers and homesteaders successfully adopt a practical and integrative model for working with chickens and other domestic fowl based on natural systems. In this expanded and thoroughly revised edition, readers will find plenty of all-new material. Author Harvey Ussery introduces readers to his new favorite breed of chicken, Icelandics; describes how he manages his breeding flock using a clan mating system; presents detailed information on the use of trapnests and record-keeping spreadsheets for evaluating breeding hen performance; and provides step-by-step instructions for construction of an ingeniously designed mobile poultry shelter. Readers will also find fully updated information and tips on all aspects of flock management, including: Growing (and sourcing) feed on a small scale Cultivating earthworms and grubs as high-protein poultry feed Brooding (and breeding) at home Implementing manure management Using electric net fencing for ranging flocks Using poultry as insect and weed managers in the garden and orchard Enlisting your chickens as garden tillers and compost-makers Protecting the flock from predators Keeping the flock healthy Working with mother hens Ussery presents a sustainable and ecologically friendly model that can be adapted for use at a variety of scales. His advice and examples throughout the book will prove invaluable for beginner homesteaders, growers looking to incorporate poultry into their farm, or experienced flocksters seeking to close their loop.
