The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese: {Subtitle} - Softcover

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Author writes regularly for Hobbyfarms.com, motherearthnews.com, Grit magazine , Backyard Poultry magazine , and her blog hostilevalleyliving.com The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese will teach the reader how to raise their own gaggle of geese for their farm in the way that best benefit the needs of both the farmer and the geese It will help to dispel the idea that geese are simply pugnacious protectors, and explain how a bonded goose can be a great companion. The book will examine the history and modern uses of geese for various practical farming tasks such as weeding and guarding, making it appealing to both hobby and professional farmers Takes an in-depth look at the different types of geese in America today, and how each breed has its own distinct personalities and traits. The book addresses caring for geese, including special considerations for cold weather and appropriate shelter. Includes details on raising goslings and treating various illnesses that might affect these birds

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Raise a gaggle of geese, the unsung heroes of the small farm

Read this book for all you need to know about geese...and then get yourself some!
Dyan Twining, co-founder, Urban Coop Company

Get ready to ditch your preconceived notions about geese and start enjoying the benefits of adding these useful, entertaining birds to your backyard or homestead.
Victoria Redhed Miller, author, Pure Poultry and the award-winning Craft Distilling

WHILE 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" for 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 for the kitchen table of homesteaders, small farmers, permaculturists, and professional farmers looking to add the power of geese to their land.

Between the beautiful photographs and charming stories, Kirsten's infectious love of geese has even made me think about getting a few more goslings for our pond.
Deborah Niemann, author, Homegrown and Handmade , Raising Goats Naturally and ThriftyHomesteader.com blog.

KIRSTEN LIE-NIELSEN has been raising geese for most of her life. She writes about homesteading and farming for Grit and 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. www.newsociety.com

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