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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 rabbit are easiest to raise? Each chapter focuses on a different animal and offers a comprehensive review of the ins and outs - the tribulations and triumphs - of living with and caring for a small farmyard.

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<p> Fleecing sheep, goat-proofing gates, preventing frostbite on the knob heads of African geese it s all covered in this agro-centric tome. Newsday <p> simple, clear instructions for animal care Pet Product News <p> a primer on easy-to-raise and companionable farm animals that will provide a good return for the novice farmer. Booklist <p> Whether you plan to create your mini-farm as a hobby or to create a new business, Barnyard in Your Backyard is an excellent guide. <p> -San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune -Pasadena, Ca Star-News -Whittier, CA News <p> Packed with tried-and-true advice on raising happy and healthy farm animals, Barnyard in Your Backyard is perfect for novice farmers. Country Almanac

<p> Fleecing sheep, goat-proofing gates, preventing frostbite on the knob heads of African geese it 's all covered in this agro-centric tome. Newsday <p> simple, clear instructions for animal care Pet Product News <p> a primer on easy-to-raise and companionable farm animals that will provide a good return for the novice farmer. Booklist <p> Whether you plan to create your mini-farm as a hobby or to create a new business, Barnyard in Your Backyard is an excellent guide. <p> -San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune -Pasadena, Ca Star-News -Whittier, CA News <p> Packed with tried-and-true advice on raising happy and healthy farm animals, Barnyard in Your Backyard is perfect for novice farmers. Country Almanac

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