Carol Ekarius
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
With dozens of adaptable plans for sheds, coops, hutches, multipurpose barns, windbreaks, and shade structures, this guide covers everything you need to know to build safe and sturdy housing for your animals. Stressing the importance of evaluating your goals, planning ahead, and budgeting accordingly, Carol Ekarius helps you determine the best structure for your particular situation and offers expert advice on tools and construction techniques. Build...
Author
Language
English
Description
Six containers of heirloom tomatoes, miniature squashes, and herbs on your back patio or six acres of beets, cabbages, and strawberries? Five chickens and a honey bee hive or a small farm with three dozen sheep and a couple of quarter horses?Regardless of the size of your field of dreams," Essential Guide to Hobby Farming is your best first step to making that hobby-farm aspiration a pleasurable and profitable reality. A hobby farmer for the past...
Author
Publisher
Storey Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Ekarius's natural, organic approach to livestock management produces healthier animals, reduces feed and healthcare costs, and maximizes your profit. Through case studies of successful farmers, nitty-gritty details on every facet of livestock farming, and insights for working with nature instead of against it, you'll learn to make your farm thrive.
7) Storey's illustrated breed guide to sheep, goats, cattle, and pigs: 163 breeds from common to rare
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
“Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep” is the bestselling, 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...