Targeted to urban and suburban readers who may be new to animal raising, this Guide is a compendium of information on chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, sheep, cattle, pigs, and honey bees--all of which are suitable for small-scale Backyard food production.
Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How..
Even with just a small plot of land, you can become more self-sufficient, save money, and enjoy healthy, delicious animal products.
Gail Damerow covers everything you need to successfully raise Your own Farm animals, from selecting the right Breeds to producing delicious Fresh milk, cheese, honey, eggs, and meat.
Enjoy a weekend breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, and honey from Your own chickens, pigs, and bees, or a holiday meal with Your own heritage-breed turkey as the main attraction.
Targeted to urban and suburban readers who may be new to animal raising, this Guide is a compendium of information on chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, sheep, cattle, pigs, and honey bees--all of which are suitable for small-scale Backyard food production