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Josh
11-12-2008, 08:38 PM
Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cows (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580174566?ie=UTF8&tag=poultryone-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1580174566) by Gail Damerow

Review from Booklist on Amazon:

Damerow, author of several books on chickens and a breeder of dairy goats, has compiled a primer on easy-to-raise and companionable farm animals that will provide a good return for the novice farmer. The introduction acquaints the reader with all the pros and cons of keeping farm animals, covering such topics as manure, noise, and dealing with the neighbors. Six types of livestock are covered in depth, starting with chickens as perhaps the easiest to keep, then moving through ducks and geese, rabbits, goats, sheep, and finally dairy and beef cattle. Each chapter introduces the animal and describes breeds; discusses the animal's personality and how to handle it; provides information on feeding, housing, and routine care; and finally tells how to deal with the animal's output of eggs, milk, fiber, or meat. Simple, clear, and straightforward instructions and advice help the new animal keeper with any questions, and line drawings illustrate many concepts. (Booklist )

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Josh
11-12-2008, 08:58 PM
If there was ever a book that you wanted that could tell you the basics of raising any type of common farm animal, this is it. I borrowed this book from the library and read the goat section even though I didn't plan on ever raising goats. :) The poultry section is good, too.

HenhouseMama
11-12-2008, 09:04 PM
I have this book, a wonderfully informative book, not only on chickens but numerous other barnyard animals, I don't think any subject about the different animals is not coverd. A must for those who desire to have numerous animals as pets or personal food consumption.

hour3suns
11-13-2008, 05:17 AM
This is a great book for beginner info on a variety of animals. Checked it out several times from the local library. It's given me some basic info into a variety of livestock to help me make a decision if I want to pursue more or not.

Smiling & Waving,
Sharon

Wanda
11-13-2008, 05:19 AM
I like this book, too! I have it from the library right now - for about the 5th time - to read about raising goats. A real good basic overview on what it takes to raise common animals.

wanda