Written by experts in the field, Keeping Pigs – A Practical Guide for Smallholders is the only pig-keeping book aimed both at the small-scale producer and at keepers of pigs as pets that is written from a veterinary and keeper perspective. It offers practical and achievable advice about all aspects of pig husbandry and health, enabling readers to understand how their pigs cannot just survive, but also thrive. This detailed guide is an invaluable source of reference for anyone considering k...

This first aid guide is provided as a set of general instructions in using the materials included in the average first aid kit. It should be noted that this guide is also for the treatment of minor injuries, and that these general instructions are consistent with current standard first aid practices.

Everything you want to know about Mini Lop Rabbits and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about Mini Lop Bunnies. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Ann L. Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your Mini Lop Eared Bunny - including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner. The book is w...

The best-selling classic reference by America's leading chicken authority.This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You’ll find helpful descriptions of troublesome ailments of all types, from poor egg production to crooked toe syndrome. Practical remedies and gentle p...

This is a basic introduction by Dr. Michael Stachiw, Ph.D., that serves to familiarize you with basic equine terms.

Hobby Farms GOATS: Small-Scale Herding, written by hobby farmer and prolific author and columnist Sue Weaver, is an essential guide to the wonderful world of goats. This colorful guide discusses goats of all types, including dairy goats, used for milk and cheese; meat goats; fiber goats, prized for their mohair and cashmere; recreational goats, beloved by children for their great personalities and silliness; and brush goats, the lawnmowers of creative hobby farmers and suburbanites. Weaver...

The Parrotlet, or Pocket Parrot, is indigenous to regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. Their natural habitats are diverse, ranging from forests to semi-arid regions. They are the smallest parrot species in the world and are characterised by their beautiful plumage and big personalities!This book will introduce you to the various species of these pint-sized parrots by discussing their appearance and biology, typical behaviour, reproduction and bre...

The Dog Groomer's Manual is the definitive reference book covering all aspects of the work of the dog groomer. This highly illustrated book will help owners, students and professional dog groomers develop their skills and knowledge. It will enable them to adapt the principles of grooming appropriately, based on a systematic approach to understanding and observing the physical appearance, the nature, the lifestyle and the behaviour of the dog. The Manual covers the following: SCIENCE; The v...

No source is left untapped in this all-encompassing guide to supplying life-saving water after a disaster.You can survive up to three weeks without food, but only three days without water! When catastrophe strikes, having enough water can spell the difference between life and death. The Prepper's Water Survival Guide offers a step-by-step plan with straightforward information you can easily follow. Thanks to this book's laser-focus on water, you'll quickly...

This is a modern, British, up-to-date comprehensive care guide aimed at the 21st century rabbit owner, and covers all aspects of companion pet rabbit care to help you and your rabbit make the most of your lives together. Fully revised, extended and updated in 2021. Full colour photos throughout.Adopting any new pet is making a lifetime commitment to them so this guide takes you via a step by step approach through what to look for when choosing your new pet rabbit - the size, breed,...

All the facts and information you want to know about Lionhead Rabbits and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about Lionhead Rabbits. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Ann L. Fletcher covers all aspects of caring for Lionhead bunnies - including handling, health, housing, breeding, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner.The book i...

Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool contains practical, up-to-date information on sheep production and management for producers throughout temperate Australia. It is based on research and extension projects conducted over many years by the Department of Primary Industries and its predecessors and the University of Melbourne. The book covers business management, pasture growth and management, nutrition and feed management, drought management, reproductive management, disease management, genetic im...