- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing; Original edition (Mar 4 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1602397457
- ISBN-13: 978-1602397453
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 658 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#15,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #27 in Books > Science > Agricultural Sciences > Animal Husbandry
- #28 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Agricultural Sciences > Animal Husbandry
- #94 in Books > Outdoors & Nature > Fauna
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Product Description
When the going gets rough, the rough . . . start raising their own food. In the first full-color guide of its kind, author and small farm owner Laura Childs reveals exactly what it takes to start raising your own animals, including chickens, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, and cows. Childs discusses what you can expect to harvest from your animals from eggs to milk to meat to wool based on her own real-life experiences. Whether you want to raise a few chickens for eggs alone, try your hand at a few goats with the aim to make your own cheese, or are looking to sustain your family and make some extra money from raising and selling beef, this is the book for you. Childs offers general information for each breed and animal, from how to get started to what to feed and where to house the animals. This invaluable guide is the perfect first book for anyone interested in starting a backyard barnyard or a small farm or simply dreaming about the idea.
About the Author
Laura Childs was a self-proclaimed city girl who broke away from the hectic urban life. Now living on a small, self-sustained farm in Ontario, Canada, she chronicles everyday adventures of raising goats, chickens, horses, and other animals on her Web site, goodbyecitylife.com. She is the author of The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals and The Joy of Keeping Goats.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great introduction to farm animals,
This review is from: The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals: Raising Chickens, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, and Cows (Paperback)
My family recently purchased property and are hoping to raise a few farm animals. Laura Childs' book was perfect for the task of starting the research on what animals would be best suited for the land and our family. The book has helped us to 'count the cost' both financially and with regards to time and energy of taking on the responsibility of raising animals. We learned that it is much more than just buying a young animal and feeding it. I am very happy that I took the time to read the thorough overviews of the most commonly chosen animals. We won't be jumping into this blindly only to find out we've taken on more than we can handle. For a beginner like myself, the book was just right. It gave enough details to learn what to expect but didn't get too detailed so to be overwhelming. Thank you, Laura Childs.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for those interested in keeping farm animals,
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This review is from: The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals: Raising Chickens, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, and Cows (Paperback)
Great book on the basics of keeping farm animals. It includes information about chickens, goats, pigs, sheep, and cows, as well as many facts, useful tips, and color photographs. I do wish there were references given for the facts provided.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Joy of Learning About Keeping Farm Animals,
By Future Farmer Dan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals: Raising Chickens, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, and Cows (Paperback)
As someone in the process of buying farm land and making the decisions about the types of animals I'll raise, I found this book to be highly instructive. I enjoyed reading about the different breeds of goats, chickens, and other animals, how to house and care for them, and even how to deal with some of the less appealing parts of farming, castration and butchering.The book provides lots of illustrations and color photos to aid in understanding the differences in breeds and concepts like the benefits of pasture rotation and hoof care. Each animal type lists numerous medical conditions along with instructions for prevention and treatment. In my youth I spent several summers on farms and learned the value of having trained, friendly farm animals. There is a big difference between keeping a field of basically wild cattle who run from you and might even trample you if cornered, versus well trained, friendly animals who are respectful of the farmer and know a proper daily routine. Childs discusses training of each animal type which, at least for me, is a big part of the joy of keeping farm animals. If there is anything negative to say about this book, its that rabbits are not included and Childs has a long, cold winter slant. In her defense, Childs wrote about her experiences and if she didn't raise rabbits, she was right not to discuss them, and with her farm being in Canada, she understandably doesn't discuss the differences of wintering animals on Florida farmland. I checked this book out of the library and found it so valuable that now I'll have to buy a copy to keep forever. 5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Primer, Written From Personal Experience,
By Laura Childs "GoodByeCityLife.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals: Raising Chickens, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, and Cows (Paperback)
I am sure there are some ethical implications for an author to review their own book but after reading a less than glowing review here on Amazon I need some space to state my case because of the antagonistic review below.The book has sold thousands of copies and was reviewed by Mother Earth News, the L.A. Times expressed an interest earlier in the year; Wisconsin radio, Animal Planet on Sirius, etc. all reviewed the book and showcased author spotlights. Perhaps the nicest review of all though was the elderly gentleman who sent a hand written note into the publisher. It made my heart sing. I did not ask to write this book but when I took the project on I poured my heart into it. My hope was to help others, who wanted to escape the city like I did, know that raising your own animals is not only possible but fulfilling. Fourteen years of experience went into writing this book. I double checked all the research I was unsure of. I offered both personal accounts as well as information my country living subscribers have shared with me over the years. And it saddens me that someone can come along who obviously only skimmed the book and write a bad review. Someone who thinks that just because the FDA deems something illegal that it isn't done. Someone who twisted one variation on a potential farm strategy into author inconsistency. Just. Plain. Sad. I've commented on the review itself but the facts are hidden behind a small link that most people won't read. So if you've read the book, please review it honestly. If you didn't like it, that's fine, your honest opinion counts. What isn't cool, though, is when someone who apparently knows so much more about keeping farm animals (not sure why they'd buy a book on the basics then) erroneously slams it because they're having a bad day, wanted to write their own book and didn't, or is just looking to spread a little more hurt in the world. 1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not completely accurate,
By mosk - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals: Raising Chickens, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, and Cows (Paperback)
I bought and read this book mostly to update and familiarize my self with multiple domestic species kept for food. I am very familiar with chickens and sheep already, and I hope she isn't as inaccurate with the other animals as she is with these. She mentions commercial chickens growing too fast, but the time she suggested for growing is the same length as the commercial industry. She also mentions that commercial chickens are grown with hormones which (you can check with USDA and FDA) illegal. Chickens just grow quickly and if you select and breed the fastest growing bird you get fast growing chicks. In the sheep section she says sheep will not overeat, but that isn't true...she should look up over-eating disease (yes, its real). She mentions the vulnerability of a ram-less herd, but fails to mention that dogs, donkeys, or wethers that were castrated or vasectomized after a year will protect the flock. These are just a few of many examples. I hope she did a better job on the other species.
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