false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178360761m/788523.jpg 788523 1 When is the right time to shear a sheep? Is there a market for manure? What time of day is best to collect eggs? What is the correct way to milk a goat? What does a duck eat? Can a cow and a sheep share the same pasture? Which types of rabbits are easiest to raise?<P> The perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamed of having that little place in the country, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers tried-and-true, expert advice on raising healthy, happy, productive farm animals: chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, and dairy cows.<P> Each chapter focuses on a different animal, discussing the pros and cons of raising the animal, housing and land requirements, feeding guidelines, health concerns, and a schedule for routine care. Species that are easy to raise, hardy, and companionable are profiled. First-time farmers will discover simple, clear instructions for caring for animals throughout the year, as well as guidelines for processing barnyard products such as milk, wool, and eggs. Combining practical advice from real experts, easy-to-use checklists and charts, a seasonal care calendar, and detailed black-and-white illustrations, Barnyard in Your Backyard offers a comprehensive review of the ins and outs - the tribulations and triumphs - of living with and caring for a small barnyard.<P> 774512 1 7 2002 Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cows total:45|5:0|4:0|3:3|2:0|1:0| 45 190 89 12 5 1 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sat Apr 12 07:23:50 -0700 2008 Sat Apr 12 08:10:31 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Thu May 07 16:28:15 -0700 2009 Thu May 07 16:31:19 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Fri Apr 21 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Fri Dec 19 17:24:10 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 19 17:25:22 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Mar 13 12:18:40 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 13 12:24:46 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri Mar 06 23:15:35 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 23 18:58:10 -0800 2009 Fri Mar 06 23:15:35 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Oct 25 18:06:59 -0700 2007 Thu Oct 25 18:10:07 -0700 2007 4 0 false false Sat Oct 11 23:05:59 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 11 23:08:09 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Wed Jun 18 07:23:17 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 06 06:59:05 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 18 07:23:17 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Tue May 27 12:02:21 -0700 2008 Tue May 27 12:04:14 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 12 14:13:07 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 12 14:16:12 -0800 2008 3 0 false false Thu May 29 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed May 14 04:39:19 -0700 2008 Thu May 29 15:17:38 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Thu Oct 02 20:54:24 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 03 07:59:28 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Thu Nov 05 14:07:44 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 05 14:07:44 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Sun Oct 18 21:45:14 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 18 21:45:14 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sun Oct 18 08:36:25 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 18 08:36:46 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Fri Oct 09 15:31:00 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 09 15:31:00 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Mon Sep 28 17:38:15 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 28 17:38:21 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Sep 25 18:10:16 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 25 18:10:16 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Thu Sep 17 13:33:25 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 17 13:33:25 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Fri Sep 04 13:37:28 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 04 13:37:28 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=788523