The Modern Homesteader’s Guide to Keeping Geese

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

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

Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 25, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 086571861X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865718616
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.29 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #314,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #191 in Pet Food & Nutrition #274 in Animal Husbandry (Books) #700 in Sustainable Living
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Customers find the book informative, providing lots of good information about geese. The content receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how the author shares information as she learned it. The book serves as good basics for beginners, though one customer mentions it’s not as comprehensive as they would have liked.