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Belanger, Jerome D. The Homesteader's Handbook to Raising Small Livestock


The Homesteader's Handbook to Raising Small Livestock
Title
The Homesteader's Handbook to Raising Small Livestock
Author
Belanger, Jerome D.
Publisher
Rodale Press, Emmaus, Pa.
Year
1974
ISBN
0-87857-122-1 (paperback)
Illustrations
photos, line drawings and diagrams
Bibliography
For Further Reading
Index
Index
Pages
246
Categories
Nature, Domestic Animals, Livestock
Language
English
Summary
The rewards of raising your own animals are many: the satisfaction of being closer to self-sufficiency, of controlling the quality of much of your own food at a lower cost than today's supermarket prices, and the sheer joy and relaxation that come from having animals to care for. If you want to be a real raiser of animals, not just a keeper, open up this book and read about their place on the homestead. Here you'll find:
  • How much room and care they will need, and how much of a return you will realize for the time, money, and work you put into their raising.
  • The different breeds of animals available, their housing requirements, and the wquipment you can buy or build yourself.
  • How to manage and build your stock, control disease through preventive measures, and mix your own feed rations that are free from medications and growth stimulants.
  • How to make the best use of manure, how to "companion plant" in the barnyard, and how to butcher and use your animals' by-products.
The Homesteader's Handbook to Raising Small Livestock gives you the basics to get started, offers you guidance along the way, and is a good book to refer to when things don't go the way they should.
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Hardcover, Rodale Press, out of print

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