How to Raise Goats: Third Edition, Everything You Need to Know: Breeds, Housing, Health and Diet, Dairy and Meat, Kid Care Contributor(s): Amundson, Carol A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 076036415X ISBN-13: 9780760364154 Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN) OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Animal Husbandry - Nature | Animals - Mammals |
Dewey: 636 |
LCCN: 2018967569 |
Series: Ffa |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.4" W x 9.6" (1.60 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Whether you want to raise a dairy barn full of milkers, meat goats for market, a herd of Angoras for mohair fiber, or a few Pygmies as pets, this is the book for you. Goats are more popular than ever. The expert, hands-on advice in this new edition of Voyageur Press's best-selling goat manual makes it easy to get started. Providing information on the latest developments in husbandry, housing, and nutrition, veteran goat farmer Carol Amundson also describes the breeds popular in the United States and Canada and explains all the helpful dos and don'ts. You'll find information about traveling with goats, marketing, treating illness, and more, including a glossary of caprine terms, tables and charts for easy reference, and a list of breed associations. Illustrated in full color and licensed by the Future Farmers of America, this guidebook is an indispensable resource for those who want to raise their very own goats. Easy-to-follow tips help you to:
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