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| Titre : | Raising Goats Naturally: The Complete Guide to Milk, Meat and More |
| Auteurs : | Deborah Niemann |
| Type de document : | document électronique |
| Editeur : | [S.l.] : New Society Publishers, 2013 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-1-55092-543-2 |
| Résumé : |
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to raising goats (or any livestock for that matter). But by working with nature, you can raise happy, healthy dairy goats and produce your own milk, cheese, meat, fertilizer, leather, fiber and soap ÔÇö all without relying on drugs or following the factory-farm model. *Raising Goats Naturally* will show you how. ### Review With endearing personal stories and layman's scientific explanations, *Raising Goats Naturally* lays an enjoyable and empowering foundation for goat-rearing success on the self-reliant farmstead. Deborah Niemann exemplifies the best spirit and action in homestead animal care. What a great contribution to self-reliance. -- Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm Deborah NiemannÔÇÖs book is an inspiring and useful guide for anyone thinking about raising goats. Her research is exhaustive and her personal stories give real depth and dimension to the experience, preparing the prospective goat owner not only for the technical challenges, but also for the rich emotional experience of sharing your life with a herd. ---Bryan Welch, Publisher & Editorial Director, *Mother Earth News, GRIT Magazine, Mother Earth Living, *and author, *Beautiful and Abundant: Building the World We Want* Deborah Neimann has done it again! She has created another practical and educational book for beginners interested in trying something new. Raising Goats Naturally is an excellent starting point and guide for anyone about to dive into the world of goats. The book does a marvelous job in covering practical approaches to husbandry and how to avoid the pitfalls that novices often encounter. ---Jeannette Beranger, Research & Technical Programs Manager, American Livestock Breeds Conservancy In *Raising Goats Naturally*, Deborah Neimann cuts through the formulaic and often inflexible so-called ÔÇ£expert adviceÔÇØ and encourages us to get to know our animals and listen to what they tell us. Drawing on vast experience, Neimann offers an upbeat, authentic glimpse of what life with dairy goats is really like. This book is important because it brings animal husbandry back to the fore and delivers the goods in a highly integrated manner thatÔÇÖs every bit as enjoyable to read as it is important for goatherds of all experience levels. ---Oscar H. ÔÇ£HankÔÇØ Will III, Editor-in-Chief, *GRIT Magazine *and author of *Plowing with Pigs* This lovely book offers a glimpse into an exceptionally thoughtful barnyard. As someone who has benefited from Deborah's goat wisdom for years, I'm delighted that she's compiled it into such a comprehensive guide. -- Margaret Hathaway, author of *Living with Goats* Anastacia Zittel , Anastacia Knits blog The book begins on explaining how to buy a goat, what to look for, what things to consider, the different breeds of goats. Niemann explains why raising a goat for a dairy animal is easier, simpler, and smarter than buying a dairy cow. There is a small section about fiber producing animals, but the bulk of the book is on the milk and meat products. Every aspect of care is discussed, from parasites, to housing / shelter, bedding, fencing, food, companionship (goats like to be with other goats, not just other animals), protecting from other animals, and so on. There's lots of photos to help you on your journey of goat ownership. |
