Raising Ducks & Geese - Homesteading Animals For Meat, Eggs & Feathers! : Includes Duck & Game Recipes For The Slow Cooker

Raising Ducks and Geese:

It could be said that no homesteading or mini-farm yard would be complete without the addition of Ducks and Geese.

Ducks lay excellent large, rich eggs (ideal for baking) Whilst providing an excellent supply of nutritious meat.

Geese not only provide meat and feathers, but they make excellent guards by letting out a massive din should intruders invade your yard!

And that is just some of the benefits of breeding these amazing poultry animals.What You Will Find In This Book:

This volume includes 2 of the animals included in Normans 'Homesteading Animals' series and can be purchased individually or in 'bundles' such as this one.Raising Ducks includes details on...

Duck care and general health issues you may encounter.Ducklings and how to raise them strong and safe from preditors.Creating shelter and a suitable habitat.Preparing your duck for the table - no time to be squeemish!Duck breeds to choose whether for eggs or meat.Raising Geese includes...

Introduction to breeding Geese.Popular breeds to choose from depending on your expectations.Shelter, pasture and general care.Keeping healthy geese and knowing how to treat various ailments.Preparing the bird for the table.If you are choosing to raise ducks and geese, or for that matter any animal on your Homestead, then it is essential that you are properly informed regarding their care and well-being.

In these titles I have laid out what I consider the essential knowledge required in order that the reader is well informed as to what to expect, both to give and recieve the best from their animals.

This information is ment to serve as an introduction to raising ducks and geese - there is always more to learn with the passage of time and experience!