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Written for those new to sheep, this gives clear guidance as to what is involved, what initial decisions need to be made, and how much land and equipment are needed. It describes the tasks involved in sheep husbandry, with advice on when and how to carry out the tasks.

Suggestions are made as to how difficulties can be avoided by working with the natural instincts of sheep. The author is Secretary of the British Icelandic Sheep Breeders' Group and an experienced sheep farmer.

Colour photographs guide to breeds. Also mono photos and line drawings.

Mary Castell. 2nd edition. 2004. Paperback. 96 Pages. ISBN 0906137349

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Starting with Goats by Katie Thear.

An ideal introduction to goats and goatkeeping from a highly experienced goat keeper and smallholder. this well illustrated book is full of useful and proctical information.

Coverage includes dairy, fibre, meat and pet goats, with details of breeds, housing, feeding and breeding, as well as showing and producing a range of dairy products.

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A new guide to keeping domestic breeds and ornamental geese on a small or commercial scale. Housing, pasture and water access, feeding, care and management, breeding, selling and showing. All the domestic breeds and a selection of ornamentals in full colour.

Katie Thear. 2003. Paperback 96 pages. ISBN 0906137322 29 colour photographs. 36 mono photographs. Numerous line drawings.

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Organic Poultry by Katie Thear.

This book is for those who wish to keep poultry for the sale of eggs or table birds, or who want to manage a domestic flock in the best way.

It aims to clarify a situation where there is confusion about organic standards, as well as to indicate where further help is available.

It covers chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl, with details of what is required in their practical management.

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From the acclaimed author Katie Thear comes Starting with Turkeys.

This well-illustrated book is an ideal introduction to keeping turkeys on a small scale. It looks at all aspects of practical management, including choosing breeds, housing, feeding, showing and breeding.

Great for those who wish to produce free-range and organic turkeys for Christmas - either for themselves or to an increasingly discriminating public at the farmgate.