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Natural
Pet Care
Pat Coleby 1997
Pat is
Australia’s well-respected expert on natural
health for animals, her book explains how to
meet the nutritional needs of your animals and
avoid the heartbreak and expense of degenerative
disease. It covers cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea
pigs. 110 pp
BN101 $23.00
Healthy Dogs
- A Handbook of
Natural Therapies
Dr Barbara
Fougere 2003
Bridging the gap
between conventional veterinary medicine and
natural therapies for dogs, this book is a
detailed manual useful for any dog owner.
Presented in two parts, Diet
and Natural Therapies,
and Recommendations for Specific Health Conditions
Affecting Your Dog.
BH111 $29.00
Managing Horses on Small Properties
Jane
Myers 2005
A book
to help you achieve your dream of keeping horses.
It shows how to combine sustainable land
management practices with a style of horse keeping
that will protect the health and well-being of
your horses, as well as the land and its wildlife.
It is written in a practical style for those who
are new to horse ownership and will deliver real
benefits to the landholder including reduced horse
keeping costs, better welfare of horses, increased
productivity and improved land management
practices. 212pp
BM102
$50.00
Beef Cattle -
Keeping a Small-Scale Herd for Fun and Profit
Ann Larkin Hansen 2006 (USA)
This book is part of the “Hobby Farms” series
and includes essential information for the
small-herd farmer. Basics such as fences, feed
and facilities; choosing, buying and bringing
home cattle; breeding; cattle behavior,
diseases, marketing and processing are covered.
Please note that this is a U.S. publication –
resources, history, some terminology and
marketing information are specific to that
country. (There are also a few more pictures of
snow than you’d expect in an Australian
publication!) Despite this there is no other
book in print which covers the bases so
successfully for those wanting to include cattle
as part of their property management. 168pp
BB118 $30.00
The
Family Cow
Dirk van Loon 1976 (USA)
If
you want to keep your own dairy cow, here’s a
book to show you how. From buying your cow to
processing your fresh milk, there is
straightforward advice with clear illustrations.
Feeding and nutritional needs are given
particular, detailed attention: the cow’s
digestive system is explained in
easy-to-understand language.
Other topics covered include: fencing, upkeep
of the land that feeds your cow, health, bovine
behaviour, how to milk, handling and grooming
cows, breeding and calving.
The
chapter on the home dairy covers equipment,
pasteurization and butter making, as well as
some recipes for yoghurt and cheese.
While this book is American, contains imperial
measurements and refers to some U.S. resources
and flora (e.g. types of pasture), the core
information and advice is widely applicable.
262pp
BF113 $30.00
Sheep -
Small-Scale Sheep Keeping for Pleasure and
Profit
Sue Weaver 2005 (USA)
“Sheep” is from the “Hobby Farms” series and
aims to give novice small-scale sheep farmers
the information they need. There are chapters on
sheep behaviour and biological traits; feeding
your sheep; heritage breeds; sheep for wool;
meat and milk production; sheep afflictions;
lambing and choosing stock.
Please note that this is a U.S. publication –
resources, history, cultural references, some
terminology and marketing information are
specific to that country. Despite this there is
no other book in print, which covers the bases
so successfully for those wanting to include
sheep as part of their property management.160pp
BS129 $30.00
Goats -
Small-Scale Herding for Pleasure and Profit
Sue Weaver 2006 (USA)
Goats were the first domesticated livestock and
there are still many good reasons to keep these
curious and friendly animals. This handbook for
the novice farmer from the “Hobby Farms” series
aims to provide advice and information from
paddock to market, whether you’re farming for
meat, milk, fibre or pelts. There are chapters
covering buying your goats; goat health and
handling; housing and feeding; goat behaviour
and kidding. Includes a useful glossary of goat
terminology.
Please note that this is a U.S. publication –
resources, history, cultural references, some
terminology and marketing information are
specific to that country. Despite this there is
no other book in print, which covers the bases
so successfully for those wanting to include
goats as part of their property management.160pp
BG132 $30.00
Natural Horse Care
Pat Coleby 1999
In this enlarged and totally revised edition you
will learn about: correct feed rations, vitamins
and minerals, practical and inexpensive ways of
avoiding and curing health problems. 143pp
BN106 $22.00
Natural
Beekeeping
Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture
Ross Conrad 2007 (USA)
In
this book, Ross Conrad explains the best organic
and natural approaches to keeping honeybees
healthy and productive.
The author’s reservoir of knowledge comes from
years of experience and a far-flung community of
fellow beekeepers who are all interested in
ecologically sustainable apiculture. Specific
concepts and detailed management techniques are
covered in a matter-of-fact, easy to implement
way.
He covers non-toxic methods of controlling pests
and diseases, breeding strategies, and many
other tips and techniques for maintaining
healthy hives.
Natural Beekeeping describes opportunities for
the seasoned professional to modify existing
operations to improve the quality of hive
products, increase profits, and eliminate the
use of chemical treatments. Beginners will need
no other book to guide them. 246pp
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