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Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm
by Temple GrandinAward-winning author Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Now she extends her expert guidance to small-scale farming operations. Grandin&’s fascinating explanations of how herd animals think — describing their senses, fears, instincts, and memories — and how to analyze their behavior, will help you handle your livestock more safely and effectively. You&’ll learn to become a skilled observer of animal movement and behavior, and detailed illustrations will help you set up simple and efficient facilities for managing a small herd of 3 to 25 cattle or pigs, or 5 to 100 goats or sheep.
Oxen: A Teamster's Guide to Raising, Training, Driving & Showing
by Drew ConroyVersatile as well as powerful, oxen can plow fields, haul stones, assist in logging, and improve roads. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of selecting, training, feeding, and caring for your oxen. You&’ll learn how to fit yokes and bows, address common challenges, and maintain your team&’s overall health. Whether you&’re looking for an economical alternative to heavy machinery on the farm or want to compete at the next county fair, Drew Conroy will help you achieve success with your oxen.
Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds: Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Emus, Guinea Fowl, Ostriches, Partridges, Peafowl, Pheasants, Quails, Swans
by Carol EkariusMore than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey&’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America&’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.
What's Killing My Chickens?: The Poultry Predator Detective Manual
by Gail DamerowIn this detective manual for the poultry owner, best-selling author and chicken expert Gail Damerow shows chicken keepers how to identify which predators are likely to be troubling their flock from the clues left behind, and offers proven strategies for protecting poultry.
How to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say
by Melissa CaugheyBest-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet — fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her hours among the flock have resulted in this quirky, irresistible guide packed with firsthand insights into how chickens communicate and interact, use their senses to understand the world around them, and establish pecking order and roles within the flock. Combining her up-close observations with scientific findings and interviews with other chicken enthusiasts, Caughey answers unexpected questions such as Do chickens have names for each other? How do their eyes work? and How do chickens learn? Foreword INDIES Silver Award Winner
Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 4th Edition: Breed Selection, Facilities, Feeding, Health Care, Managing Layers & Meat Birds (Storey’s Guide to Raising)
by Gail DamerowWith 372,000 copies in print, this is the most trusted and comprehensive reference on every aspect of chicken care, housing, feeding, and health care. The full-color new edition features the most current practices and a fresh new design.
Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition: Breed Selection, Feeding, Fencing, Health Care, Dairying, Marketing (Storey’s Guide to Raising)
by Jerry Belanger Sara Thomson BredesenWith 307,000 copies in print, this is the most trusted and comprehensive reference on every aspect of dairy goat care, housing, feeding, health care, breeding, and milking. The full-color new edition features the most up-to-date practices and a fresh new design.
Worms Eat My Garbage, 35th Anniversary Edition: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System: Compost Food Waste, Produce Fertilizer for Houseplants and Garden, and Educate Your Kids and Family
by Mary Appelhof Joanne OlszewskiFor more than three decades, this best-selling guide to the practice of vermicomposting has taught people how to use worms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for houseplants or gardens. Small-scale, self-contained worm bins can be kept indoors, in a basement, or even under the kitchen sink in an apartment — making vermicomposting a great option for city dwellers and anyone who doesn&’t want or can&’t have an outdoor compost pile. The fully revised 35th anniversary edition features the original&’s same friendly tone, with up-to-date information on the entire process, from building or purchasing a bin (readily available at garden supply stores) to maintaining the worms and harvesting the finished compost.
Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night
by Mark WilsonIn this book for young readers and nature enthusiasts, award-winning wildlife photojournalist and longtime owl expert Mark Wilson brings the secret lives of owls to life with close-up photographs, fascinating facts, and species profiles.
Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits, 5th Edition: Breeds, Care, Housing (Storey’s Guide to Raising)
by Bob BennettPart of the best-selling series of animal husbandry handbooks, the fifth edition of the most trusted and comprehensive reference on rabbit care, breeding, housing, and health care now features full-color photography and a fresh design.
Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, 2nd Edition: Honey Production, Pollination, Health (Storey’s Guide to Raising)
by Malcolm T. Sanford Richard E. BonneyThis trusted handbook is a must-have for novice and seasoned beekeepers alike. Now totally redesigned and featuring color photos and graphics, the second edition also includes up-to-date information on honey bee health. The go-to reference presents comprehensive yet accessible information on everything from planning hives and installing a colony to preventing disease and managing productive hives that will bear bountiful honey harvests year after year. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition: Breeding, Care, Facilities (Storey’s Guide to Raising)
by Paula Simmons Carol EkariusThe updated fifth edition of the classic best-selling guide to raising sheep now features full-color photography and completely updated information for a new generation of small-scale farmers and homesteaders.
Hentopia: Create a Hassle-Free Habitat for Happy Chickens; 21 Innovative Projects
by Frank HymanTake more pleasure in owning a backyard flock with low-cost, imaginative projects that reduce chores, solve common problems, and benefit chickens and chicken-keepers alike, from a predator-proof chicken run to a self-filling waterer, automatic coop doors, and more.
Raised by Animals: The Surprising New Science of Animal Family Dynamics
by Jennifer L. Verdolin PhDWhen it comes to family matters, do humans know best? Leading animal behaviorist Dr. Jennifer Verdolin argues otherwise in this eye-opening book. Welcome to the wild world of raising a family in the animal kingdom . . . sometimes shocking, often ingenious! Every species can surprise us: Chimps have a knack for minimizing temper tantrums, and owl chicks have a remarkable gift for sharing. A prairie vole knows exactly when his stressed-out partner needs a massage. And anyone who considers reptiles &“cold-blooded&” should consider the caecilian, a snakelike animal from Kenya: After laying eggs, the mother grows a fatty layer of skin, which her babies eat after hatching (not one of the book&’s many lessons from the wild to be tried at home!). Along the way Verdolin challenges our often counterproductive beliefs about what families ought to be like and how we should feel. By finding common ground with our furry, feathered, and even slimy cousins, we can gain new insight on what &“natural&” parenting really means—and perhaps do a better job of forgiving ourselves for those days when we&’re &“only human&”!
My Big Wimmelbook—Animals Around the World (My Big Wimmelbooks)
by Stefan LohrDesigned for a color e-reader with a touch screen.My Big Wimmelbooks let kids ages 2 to 5 be the storytellers with hours of seek-and-find hands-on learning—and fun!This one-of-a-kind picture book features six panoramic scenes that are bursting with life—and tons to discover! First, your child will meet a colorful cast of characters: a pair of wildlife photographers, a daredevil adventurer, and more.Then, as they explore the scenes—from the Antarctic region to the African plains—children as young as two will have a blast pointing out recognizable things, while older kids will begin to find the star characters . . . and tell their stories!It&’s hours upon hours of fun—and an effortless introduction to literacy to boot.Please use pan and zoom to explore the illustrations.About WimmelbooksWimmelbooks originated in Germany decades ago and have become a worldwide sensation with children (and adults!) everywhere. My Big Wimmelbooks is the first-ever Wimmelbook series to feature Wimmelbooks as Wimmelbooks in English. They&’ve been praised as &“lively . . . and abounding with humor and detail&” (WSJ), likely to &“make any parent&’s heart sing.&” (NYT)
My Big Wimmelbook—A Day at the Zoo: A Look-and-Find Book (Kids Tell the Story) (My Big Wimmelbooks)
by Carolin GörtlerA book for beginning readers, chock-full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without the use of words, depicting characters exploring the zoo—with exhibits ranging from the Africa savanna to the Arctic tundra.
My Big Wimmelbook—Dinosaurs (My Big Wimmelbooks)
by Max WaltherWelcome to Wimmelworld—a land of few words, yet endless entertainment—for curious kids age 2 to 5!
The Handbook for a Happy Cat: Speak Their Language, Decode Their Quirks, and Meet Their Needs—So They'll Love You Back!
by Liesbeth PutsGive your best friend more purr and pounce with this whiskers-to-tail guide to the good life! One reason we&’re wild for cats is that our cats are still wild at heart. On our laps, they&’re purring lovebugs, but on the prowl, they&’re fearsome hunters—with territorial instincts to match.The Handbook for a Happy Cat takes us inside the feline mind to decode what our cats really want in life and how they try to tell us. You&’ll learn:Why a bigger water bowl does away with &“whisker stress&”How to move like a mouse for maximum fun at playtimeSkills to teach your kitten for a lifetime of easy vet visits, grooming, and moreSubtle signs of stress such as excessive scent-marking and lip-lickingHow to tell frolic from fighting in the multi-cat household (and how to give frenemies a fresh start)What makes a scratching post so tempting that your sofa will be sparedHow to reassure a spooked cat with the &“slow blink&”Why it&’s pointless to &“punish&” a cat—but training is possible! Certified behaviorist Liesbeth Puts traces every feline mystery to cats&’ natural behavior and needs. A happy cat is a cat who can be herself!
Monarchs of the Sea: The Extraordinary 500-Million-Year History of Cephalopods
by Danna StaafAn epic evolutionary history of cephalopods: from the ancient mollusks that invented swimming five hundred million years ago, to the octopuses, squid, and other inscrutably intelligent animals of today
If You Go with Your Goat to Vote
by Jan ZauzmerWith their adorable babies in tow, an eclectic menagerie of animals visit the polls and vote—teaching young readers how voting works, and reminding grown-ups to model civic engagement for the next generation
Nowhere Left to Go: How Climate Change Is Driving Species to the Ends of the Earth
by Benjamin von BrackelHarrowing journeys of animals and plants—fleeing skyrocketing temperatures and mega-droughts—reported from the front lines of the biggest migration of species since the Ice Age
Nursery Earth: The Wondrous Lives of Baby Animals and the Extraordinary Ways They Shape Our World
by Danna StaafFrom the author of Monarchs of the Sea, a first-of-its-kind journey into the hidden world of baby animals—hailed as &“a gobsmacking delight!&” (Sy Montgomery, New York Times–bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus) It&’s time to pay attention to baby animals. From egg to tadpole, chick to fledgling, they offer scientists a window into questions of immense importance: How do genes influence health? Which environmental factors support—or obstruct—life? Entire ecosystems rest on the shoulders (or tentacles, or jointed exoskeletons) of animal babies. At any given moment, babies represent the majority of animal life on Earth. In Nursery Earth, researcher Danna Staaf invites readers into the sibling (and, sometimes, clashing) fields of ecology and developmental biology. The tiny, hidden lives that these scientists study in the lab and in the wild reveal some of nature&’s strangest workings: A salamander embryo breathes with the help of algae inside its cells. The young grub of a Goliath beetle dwarfs its parents. The spotted beak of a parasitic baby bird tricks adults of other species into feeding it. Mouse embryos can absorb cancerous cell grafts—and develop into healthy adults. Our bias toward adult animals (not least because babies can be hard to find) means these wonders have long gone under-researched. But for all kinds of animals, if we overlook their babies, we miss out on the most fascinating—and consequential—time in the lives of their species. Nursery Earth makes the case that these young creatures are not just beings in progress but beings in their own right. And our planet needs them all: the maggots as much as the kittens!
Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are
by Heather Wolf&“Packed with excellent photos and tips, deeply relatable anecdotes, and a palpable sense of joy, this gem of a book will make you a better birder.&”—Rosemary Mosco, author of A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching A gorgeously photographed trove of 111 ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you are—from crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you&’ve never spotted before Seeing more birds than you ever imagined and witnessing exciting avian drama is possible—whether you&’re on the go or in your own neighborhood, local park, or backyard. As Heather Wolf explains, it all comes down to how you tune in to the show happening around you, the one in which birds—highly skilled at staying under the radar—are the stars. In Find More Birds, Heather shares her very best tactics—and the jaw-dropping photographs they helped her capture. Look for birds at their favorite &“restaurants&”— from leaf litter to berry bushes, and ball fields to small patches of mud. Watch for &“tree bark&” that moves . . . you may find it has feathers. Try simply sitting on the ground for a revealing new perspective. Plus, special tips point the way to crowd favorites such as hummingbirds, owls, and eagles—and can&’t-miss bird behaviors. As your senses sharpen and &“noticing&” becomes second nature, Find More Birds will turn your daily routines into bird-finding adventures, too. Whether you&’re strolling down the block or parking your car, you never know what will surprise you next!
Wicked Bugs: The Louse That Conquered Napoleon's Army & Other Diabolical Insects
by Amy StewartIn this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes—creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world&’s most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that stop traffic, to the &“bookworms&” that devour libraries, to the Japanese beetles munching on your roses, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of six- and eight-legged creatures. With wit, style, and exacting research, Stewart has uncovered the most terrifying and titillating stories of bugs gone wild. It&’s an A to Z of insect enemies, interspersed with sections that explore bugs with kinky sex lives (&“She&’s Just Not That Into You&”), creatures lurking in the cupboard (&“Fear No Weevil&”), insects eating your tomatoes (&“Gardener&’s Dirty Dozen&”), and phobias that feed our (sometimes) irrational responses to bugs (&“Have No Fear&”). Intricate and strangely beautiful etchings and drawings by Briony Morrow-Cribbs capture diabolical bugs of all shapes and sizes in this mixture of history, science, murder, and intrigue that begins—but doesn&’t end—in your own backyard.
Kitty Cornered: How Frannie and Five Other Incorrigible Cats Seized Control of Our House and Made It Their Home
by Bob TarteKitty Cornered is raucous and witty and as heartwarming as a basket of kittens. I&’m a bone-i-fied dog lover, but this book settles it: I&’m getting a cat, or six.&” —Dan Dye, author of Amazing Gracie Bob Tarte had his first encounter with a cat when he was two and a half years old. He should have learned his lesson then, from Fluffy. But as he says, &“I listened to my heart instead, and that always leads to trouble.&” In this tell-all of how the Tarte household grew from one recalcitrant cat to six—including a hard-to-manage stray named Frannie—Tarte confesses to allowing these interlopers to shape his and his wife&’s life, from their dining habits to their sleeping arrangements to the placement and furriness of their furniture. But more than that, Bob begins seeing Frannie and the other cats as unlikely instructors in the art of achieving contentment, even in the face of illness and injury. Bewitched by the unknowable nature of domesticated cats, he realizes that sometimes wildness and mystery are exactly what he needs. With the winning humor and uncanny ability to capture the soul of the animal world that made Enslaved by Ducks a success, Tarte shows us that life with animals gives us a way out of our narrow human perspective to glimpse something larger, more enduring, and more grounded in the simplicities of love—and catnip.