The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals
- ISBN-10
- 1603429697
- ISBN-13
- 9781603429696
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Pages
- 353
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-03
- Publisher
- Storey Publishing
- Author
- Gail Damerow
Description
Presents a comprehensive guide to raising farm animals for food independence, from managing a honey bee hive to caring for and breeding meat and dairy cows, pigs, goats, and fowl.
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- 2011-02-28
- 369 pages
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