Homestead Cows
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Homestead Cows
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Author : Callene Rapp
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2021-06-29
Homestead Cows written by Callene Rapp and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-29 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Every farm needs a cow – open the gates! With an approach built around investing for the long term, Homestead Cows prepares homesteaders and small farmers to open the farm gate to cattle, whether a single milk cow or a small beef herd. Homestead Cows covers the A to Z of husbandry: Cow history, biology, diet, and nutrition Understanding what you want, what's involved, and creating a plan Selecting breeds and determining herd size Housing and facilities, transportation, and equipment Financial management and the dollars and cents of cows Breeding and reproduction Cow health and happiness, including safety, handling, and good husbandry Processing, products, and cooking. Cattle are the most productive, versatile, and low-input sources of food and revenue on the farm and can help regenerate and build soil. The secret to success is excellent management, and Homestead Cows distills decades of hard-won, practical knowledge into an essential guide to successful small-scale cattle farming for every homesteader and farmer.
Backyard Farming Raising Cattle For Dairy And Beef
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Author : Kim Pezza
language : en
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Release Date : 2014-07-29
Backyard Farming Raising Cattle For Dairy And Beef written by Kim Pezza and has been published by Hatherleigh Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-29 with House & Home categories.
YOUR BACKYARD FARMING EXPERIENCE BEGINS HERE! Whether for milk or beef, cattle are among the most versatile livestock for your new homestead. Backyard Farming: Raising Cattle is your expert guide to successfully keeping and caring for your herd. A comprehensive primer for first-time beef and dairy cow owners, Raising Cattle includes detailed illustrations and informative photographs that help introduce these animals to your backyard farm, whether you plan to raise a single cow or bull, or an entire herd. Raising Cattle covers a broad range of ownership and care issues from selecting the right breeds and numbers for your wants and needs, housing and land requirements, breeding and raising new calves, and keeping your animals happy and healthy, to enjoying your very own farm-fresh milk, beef, and more. With Raising Cattle, you will: • Learn to understand and appreciate these essential livestock investments • Build efficient housing for your cows to minimize your workload • Prepare and care for this unique herd animal, opening up new possibilities for your backyard farm • Learn to milk your dairy cows and prepare it for sale or personal use • Discover a variety of delicious homestead recipes …and many more tips and tricks from experienced farmers to help you achieve success with your cattle. Raising Cattle is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers and homesteaders looking to make a return to a healthier, happier way of life—and it starts right in your own backyard. Backyard Farming is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference.
Choosing A Breed Of Cattle
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Author : Michelle Lindsey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-03-18
Choosing A Breed Of Cattle written by Michelle Lindsey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-18 with categories.
Ready to take the confusion out of selecting the right cattle breed for your family?When you start by assessing the five needs of every future cattle owner, choosing between the many breeds of cattle available today suddenly becomes much easier!This book will walk you through the process of defining your expectations and then arm you with key information on 40 common cattle breeds. With a little research, you will know:¿ Whether to choose purebred or crossbred cattle.¿ What genetic, geographical, and historical types of cattle are best suited to your purpose.¿ Which beef, dairy, or dual-purpose breeds are most likely to succeed on your homestead, farm, or ranch, no matter how big or small.Once you have picked a few favorite breeds, we'll even show you where to go to find more information.Grab a pen and a piece of paper and start crafting your cattle-raising dreams today!
The Homestead Milk Cow
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Author : Natalie Cooke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-12-10
The Homestead Milk Cow written by Natalie Cooke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-10 with categories.
In The Homestead Milk Cow, we will guide you through training while building a partnership-based relationship with your future milk cow. A partnership based on:RespectTrustUnderstandingSo, you too, can steward your milk cow to the best of your abilities while providing the best dairy for your family.
Keeping A Family Cow
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Author : Joann S. Grohman
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2013-11-01
Keeping A Family Cow written by Joann S. Grohman and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The cow is the most productive, efficient creature on earth. She will give you fresh milk, cream, butter, and cheese, build human health and happiness, and even turn a profit for homesteaders and small farmers who seek to offer her bounty to the local market or neighborhood. She will provide rich manure for your garden or land, and will enrich the quality of your life as you benefit from the resources of the natural world. Quite simply, the family that keeps a cow is a healthy family. Originally published in the early 1970s as The Cow Economy and reprinted many times over, Keeping a Family Cow has launched thousands of holistic small-scale dairy farmers and families raising healthy cows in accordance with their true nature. The book offers answers to frequently asked questions like, 'Should I get a cow?' and 'How Much Space do I need?' in addition to extensive information on: • The health benefits of untreated milk; • How to milk a cow effectively and with ease; • Choosing your dairy breed; • Drying off your cow; • Details on calving and breeding; • The importance of hay quality and how to properly feed your cow; • Fencing and pasture management; • Housing, water systems, and other supplies; • Treating milk fever and other diseases and disorders; • Making butter, yogurt, and cheese, and, of course . . . • . . . Everything else the conventional dairy industry doesn’t tell us! Now revised and updated to incorporate new information on the raw milk debate, the conversation about A1 vs. A2 milk, fully grassfed dairies, more practical advice for everyday chores, and updated procedures for cow emergencies. Keeping a Family Cow has not only stood the test of time, it still remains the go-to inspirational manual for raising a family milk cow nearly forty years after its first publication. Joann Grohman has a lifetime of practical experience that has been bound into this one volume and presented in the spirit of fun and learning.
The Backyard Homestead Guide To Raising Farm Animals
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Author : Gail Damerow
language : en
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Release Date : 2011-03
The Backyard Homestead Guide To Raising Farm Animals written by Gail Damerow and has been published by Storey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Presents a comprehensive guide to raising farm animals for food independence, from managing a honey bee hive to caring for and breeding meat and dairy cows, pigs, goats, and fowl.
The Dairy Goat Handbook
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Author : Ann Starbard
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Release Date : 2015-06-05
The Dairy Goat Handbook written by Ann Starbard and has been published by Voyageur Press (MN) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-05 with Cooking categories.
The Dairy Goat Handbook explains everything goat keepers need to know about their animals, from the best ways to keep them healthy to methods for making delicious goat cheese. The Dairy Goat Handbook is a guidebook for those who would like to raise dairy goats - or dream of raising dairy goats and want to know how to begin and maintain a successful herd. There are other books on the business of keeping dairy goats, but none quite like this. Written by a dairy goat farmer, this guide combines a deep knowledge of the animals themselves with fifteen years of experience running a successful business. Fully illustrated with photographs of life on a working dairy farm the goats, the farm, the dairy equipment, and the cheese and milk this book explains as well as celebrates the life of a dairy goat farmer. The author, Ann Starbard, owns Crystal Brook Farm in Sterling, Massachusetts, where she and her husband raise dairy goats and make fresh goat cheese that they sell onsite, at farmers' markets, and at restaurants. Ann explains the details of raising goats and running a dairy in simple, clear, easy-to-understand language; this is a book for everyone interested in the business of raising dairy goats.
The Irish Homestead
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1912
The Irish Homestead written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1912 with Agriculture categories.
The Holistic Homestead
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Author : Julia Hubler
language : en
Publisher: Julia Hubler
Release Date : 2017-07-31
The Holistic Homestead written by Julia Hubler and has been published by Julia Hubler this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-31 with House & Home categories.
The Holistic Homestead: How to Start an Interconnected Homestead, is here to give you more than the often-repeated, simple information you find in any homesteading book. The goal of this book is to show you how to think holistically (meaning with a consideration for your entire homestead). First by giving you lots of practical examples so you can see how to make the connections, then by showing you how to make your own. Grow your own sustainable, permaculture type of homestead that considers every aspect, with a plan and goal for the future! Soli Deo Gloria! (Glory be to God alone!) Table of Contents... Introduction Chapter 1: Holistic, Permaculture & Homesteading Chapter 2: Holistic Guidelines Chapter 3: Six Pivotal Points to Starting a Successful Homestead Chapter 4: Grass Is Key! Chapter 5: The Microbial Conscious Gardener Chapter 6: Compost—A Homesteader’s Best Friend Chapter 7: The Orchard & Fruit Tree Guilds Chapter 8: Holistic Vegetable Gardening Chapter 9: Multi-Purpose Herbs Chapter 10: Weeds—A Problem or Temporary Solution? Chapter 11: Beneficial Insects & Holistic Pest Control Chapter 12: Rainwater & Greywater on the Homestead Chapter 13: Holistic Chickens Chapter 14: Beyond Chickens—Guineas, Ducks & More Chapter 15: Milk Cows & Goats, Part 1: Which Is Best for You? Chapter 16: Milk Cows & Goats, Part 2: Two Important Considerations Chapter 17: Milking Sanitation Chapter 18: Keeping Roosters, Bucks, Rams & Bulls Chapter 19: Natural Remedies & Animal Health on the Homestead Chapter 20: Fly Control & Prevention Chapter 21: Holistic Points Applied Chapter 22: Make the Connections Part 3: Indoor Homesteading Chapter 23: Connections in the Home Chapter 24: The Holistic Household, Part 1: Eight Ways to Reduce Waste Chapter 25: The Holistic Household, Part 2: System Efficiency Chapter 26: The Holistic Household, Part 3: Preserving & a Few Projects Chapter 27: The Holistic Household, Part 4: Family Health Part 4: Put the Pieces Together! Chapter 28: The Holistic Homestead Resources & Notes—How & Where to Learn More Appendix Index About
Cattle Breeding Calving Record Book
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Author : Planpetal Designs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-12-18
Cattle Breeding Calving Record Book written by Planpetal Designs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-18 with categories.
Keeping records during breeding and calving seasons is what makes difference in your business. This logbook and record keeping will help you to tracking how much each cow produces and what cows to keep and what to sell as well as following up with the health of your herd. It also includes Cow Gestation Chart to make you more prepared during the calving season. It also has a dedicated section for livestock inventory. In addition to, expenses and income reports that will assist you in the calculations of profits and documenting your calving business growth for each season. Specifications Size 8 inches by 10 inches (less than A4) suitable for carrying and storing in the truck and specious enough to write in it. Cover Printed softcover glossy finishing and Paperback binding so that it easily carried and stored as well as easily cleaned if dirt falls on it. Pages count: 120 pages (60 sheets) divided into five sections. 1. Inventory sheets for the start of the year and the end of the year 2. Breeding and Calving log with Cow Gestation Chart. Breeding sheets has tables to document: Calving Season, Date Sire Turned In, Date Sire Removed, Length of Breeding Season, Start Calving, End Calving, Cows Exposed, Cows Pregnant, Expected Due Date, Actual Due Date, Cows Open, Abortions, Died At Birth, Died Between Birth & Weaning, Calves Weaned. Calving log sheets has tables to document: Calf ID, Dame ID, Sire ID, Date of Birth, Sex, Calving Ease, Calve vigor, Birth weight, Calf nursed, Weaning date, Weaning weight, Cow BCS, Notes 3. Individual Cow Records to document (if applicable) ID, Type (Heifer/Cow/Steer/Sire), Description, Purpose (meat/Milk/Other), Cow's Dam ID & Breed, Cow's Sire ID & Breed, Date of birth, Weaning weight Date & year of logging, Cow age, Cow weight, Body condition score, Purchase Date, Purchase Price, Date of sale or removal, Reason, Sale weight, Sale price 4. Medical log to document medical issues, Treatment given and any comments. 5. Expenses & Income log sheets to write the dates, items, category and expenses as well as total expenses for each category and overall expenses. The income log sheets have place to document sales and various income sources as well as total income and profit calculations. Keep track of your calving business by the help of this logbook. Scroll up and Buy your copy.