How to Raise Goats
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (784 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076033157X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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For anyone thinking of acquiring a goat or starting a herd--for whatever reason--this book is an essential resource. Easier and cheaper to keep than many larger animals, they will keep a pony company, pull a cart, and produce the perfect milk for many artisan cheeses or meat for some of the most up-and-coming ethnic cuisines. Concise, complete, and easy-to-use, this is a reference that no goat owner should be without.. As pets or livestock, goats are increasingly popular animals on farms large and small. In a clear and engaging way, she goes into the details of housing and feeding, breeding and milking, training and showing, transporting and marketing goats of all kinds--as well as the dos and donts of keeping them healthy from birth to old age. Beginning with the basics--history and behavior, types and breeds--Carol Amundson answers all of a prospective owners questions about getting a goat, from land requirements and regulations to choosing or assessing particular animals or breeds. Written by an authority on goat breeding and behavior, this approachable guide covers every component of raising goats for fun or profit, meat or milk
Good, overall information "Pet" focus with a "Farm" emphasis!A reasonably broad topic book, with a very nice introduction to the choosing/breeding/raising areas and some great photo-to-text reinforcement. This book covers the general information well. Especially good as a general guide.The photos and illustrations make the book. Well put t. Five Stars papmear yah. How to raise Goats Very useful and informative. A good reference book for our farm. You will find yourself going back to it again and again.Good work.. p Farms said How to raise Goats. Very useful and informative. A good reference book for our farm. You will find yourself going back to it again and again.Good work.
Published by Voyageur Press, this book will reach the mainstream press and guide interested people to find more detailed information along their journey.-- Ruminations, Summer 2009…a no-nonsense, how-to manual that lives up to its title.Full color photography and straightforward text accessible to readers of all backgrounds make How to Raise Goats an absolute “must-have” for anyone considering goat ownership.--Midwest Book Review, April, 2009 . this book is a wonderful introduction to the art/science of goat raising.This beautifully illustrated book touches o