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Here you will find some of my recommendations for books on various subjects. Some of them I have, some I don't (I put a little blurb next to the ones I do have). Feel free to check out what I have listed, or do a direct search for what you're after! I'll be adding more books as time allows, but this is a start! Enjoy!
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Goat Books
Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners
The New Goat Handbook : Housing, Care,... : Great for beginners and kids. Lots of color photos.
Raising Milk Goats Successfully : Great for beginners. Easy to understand and has a lot of good info in it.
Raising Milk Goats the Modern Way
Goat Husbandry This one is geared more toward the experienced breeder, but it is also a good referance for the beginner. A lot of info on history and management techniques. Geared toward commercial aspects, but it works for what I do too. ;)
Your Goats : A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing : I don't have this one yet, but plan to get it. It sounds like a good 4H type book.
Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats : LOVE IT!!! A Definite MUST have!! Great for beginners and experienced Goat Breeders alike! (Do note: this is the Updated Verion of the "Modern Way" type books.)
The Angora Goat, its History, Management
Nutrient
Requirements of Goats
Pygmy Goats : Management & Veterinary... : This is a good book no matter what breed you have. Tells some about management and vet care, housing and all that fun stuff. This is probably my most used book so far.
Caprine Cooking and Crafts
Making Great Cheese : 30 Simple Recipes
Making Cheese Butter and Yogurt
Milk-Based Soaps : I just got this one. So far it looks great!
The Soap Book : Simple Herbal Recipes
Making Aromatherapy Creams and Lotions
Making Soaps & Scents : Soaps, Shampoos,...
The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning
Poultry Books
Your Chickens : A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing Another one I don't have but would assume is good for 4H and kids in general.
Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens : This one should be good... I still need to get it, but if it's like the Storey's Guides I've seen so far, it should be excellent. I plan on getting almost the whole collection!
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks : Another one that should prove to be good. I have the older version of this book and find it an Excellent resourse. I'd highly recommend this one for anyone, beginner or expert raising ducks.
The Chicken Health Handbook : This is a good book if you have poultry, beginner or expert. It describes all sorts of problems you "may" run into and what to do.
Chicken Tractor : The Permaculture Guide...
ABC of Poultry Raising A good book for beginners. Chapters on Management and Health.
Chickens in Your Backyard : A Beginner's Guide
Raising Poultry Successfully : This one should be good if it's similar to other books in the "Raising Successfully" series.
Raising Poultry the Modern Way
Gardening with Guineas : A Step-By-Step... Frit's book on Guineas. Should be most excellent.
Bantams : Husbandry and Care, Diseases,... This is another one of those "New whatever Handbook" type books. Geared toward kids, it has lots of color pictures and some nice info.
The Book of Geese : A Complete Guide to...: I borrowed this one from a friend. Chock full of great info, including chapters on Incubation and rearing goslings. A Great book for Begginers and Experienced alike!
The New Duck Handbook : Ornamental and...: Again, geared toward kids, lots of color pictures.
Rabbit Books
Dwarf Rabbits : A Complete Pet Owner's Guide
Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits: Another Storey Guide. I really like this series of books. Very well put together and just FULL of excellent information.
Your Rabbit : A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing: A good Beginner book. Geared toward kids, but great for anyone.
House Rabbit Handbook : How to Live With
Hop to It : A Guide to Training Your Pet Rabbit
Rabbits : A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
The Rabbit : An Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Rabbit
Why Does My Rabbit...? : A good guide on rabbit behaviour.
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