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OverviewWhile chickens preen in the spotlight, geese are the historic unsung heroes of small farms and homesteads. Providing weed control, large eggs, and entertainment, and acting as ""security"" over other animals, geese are the ultimate modern homesteading companion. The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese covers everything you need to know to raise geese, including: Profiles of breeds and how to select the best one for your needs How to ""imprint"" goslings on a person Feeding, housing, animal health, and cold weather care Using geese for weed control, soil improvement, and as ""watch geese"" Cooking with goose eggs and meat Additional coverage includes a look at the rich history of geese on farms in North America and Europe that will enhance any goose keeper's enjoyment of these intelligent and unique birds. This practical guide is a must-have essential for the kitchen table of homesteaders, small farmers, permaculturists, and professional farmers looking to add the power of geese to their land. Kirsten Lie-Nielsen has been raising geese for most of her life. She writes about homesteading and farming for Grit, Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry, and hobbyfarms.com. She and her partner's experiences farming, raising animals, and restoring a 200-year-old farm in Liberty, Maine, are chronicled at hostilevalleyliving.com. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kirsten Lie-NielsenPublisher: New Society Publishers Imprint: New Society Publishers Dimensions: Width: 19.10cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.299kg ISBN: 9780865718616ISBN 10: 086571861 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 25 September 2017 Audience: General/trade , General , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword: Lisa Steele, FreshEggsDaily.com Introduction : Why Geese Are Right for Your Farm Chapter One : Getting Goslings Chapter Two : Breeds of Geese Chapter Three : Feeding and Housing Chapter Four : Health and Illnesses Chapter Five : Primary Predators Chapter Six : Keeping the Neighbors Happy Chapter Seven : The Farmer's Alarm System Chapter Eight : Weed Control Chapter Nine : Goose Recipes Chapter Ten : The Joy of Keeping Geese Acknowledgments Resources Index About the Author A Note about the PublisherReviewsAuthor InformationKirsten Lie-Nielsen grew up on a farm and has been raising geese and enjoying the quirky personalities and practicality of these beautiful birds for most of her life. Always intrigued by self-sufficiency and working with her hands, Kirsten and her partner are restoring a 200-year old farm in Liberty, Maine, where they raise animals and grow vegetables and native medicinal herbs. Kirsten writes about her experiences and the lessons of life on the farm for publications such as Grit and Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry , and Hobbyfarms.com. She also blogs about the good life at hostilevalleyliving.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |