How to Raise Goats : Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Revised by Carol A. Amundson (2013, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760343780
ISBN-139780760343784
eBay Product ID (ePID)114144120

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Edition2
Book TitleHow to Raise Goats : Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Revised
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, General
IllustratorYes
GenrePets, Technology & Engineering
AuthorCarol A. Amundson
Book SeriesFfa Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight23.3 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
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Table Of ContentACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1A Goat Is Just a Goat--Right?CHAPTER 2Preparing Your Goat Farm CHAPTER 3BreedingCHAPTER 4Health and Wellness CHAPTER 5Life with Goats APPENDIX I: MANAGEMENT CALENDARAPPENDIX 2: ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, AND REGISTRIES APPENDIX 3: EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY DEALERS APPENDIX 4: GLOSSARY: HOW TO TALK GOAT INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SynopsisWhether you want to raise a dairy barn full of milkers, one hundred meat goats for market, a herd of Angoras for mohair fiber, or a few Pygmies as pets, this book is for you. Expert, hands-on advice makes it easy to get started raising a healthy herd. Longtime goat farmer Carol Amundson 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, this FFA-licensed guidebook is an indispensable resource for those who want to raise their very own goats. Easy-to-follow tips help you to: Choose the right breed for your needs Evaluate and purchase goats House and feed your herd Keep your herd healthy Breed goats and birth kids Market goats and their products Reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk (Purdue University Associate Professor in the Youth Development and Agriculture Education Department), this book will give you the tools you need to succeed in this challenging but rewarding venture., Whether you want to raise a dairy barn full of milkers, a herd of Angoras for mohair, or a few Pygmies as pets, How to Raise Goats is for you., Whether you want to raise a dairy barn full of milkers, one hundred meat goats for market, a herd of Angoras for mohair fiber, or a few Pygmies as pets, this book is for you. Expert, hands-on advice makes it easy to get started raising a healthy herd. Longtime goat farmer Carol Amundson 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, this guidebook is an indispensable resource for those who want to raise their very own goats. Easy-to-follow tips help you to: Choose the right breed for your needs Evaluate and purchase goats House and feed your herd Keep your herd healthy Breed goats and birth kids Market goats and their products Reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk (Purdue University Associate Professor in the Youth Development and Agriculture Education Department), this book will give you the tools you need to succeed in this challenging but rewarding venture.

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  • Great instruction manual for your 🐐🐐

    Definitely a must have for the new owner of a goat or small herd of goats. It answers the questions about care and housing along with troubleshooting sickness. Highly recommended.

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  • Goats

    Great book for everything you need to know about goats. Very helpful

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  • Good for the beginner

    Very informative for a new goat owner

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