Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cattle - Softcover

Gail Damerow and her husband operate a family farm in Tennessee where they keep poultry and dairy goats, tend a sizable garden, and maintain a small orchard. They grow and preserve much of their own food, make their own yogurt and ice cream from fresh goat milk, and bake their own bread. Gail has written extensively on raising chickens and other livestock, growing fruits and vegetables, and related rural skills. She shares her experience and knowledge as a regular contributor to Backyard Poultry magazine and as the author or contributor to more than a dozen country skills how-to books.

“Fleecing sheep, goat-proofing gates, preventing frostbite on the knob heads of African geese – it’s all covered in this agro-centric tome.” –Newsday

“...simple, clear instructions for animal care...” –Pet Product News

“...a primer on easy-to-raise and companionable farm animals that will provide a good return for the novice farmer.” –Booklist

“Whether you plan to create your mini-farm as a hobby or to create a new business, Barnyard in Your Backyard is an excellent guide.”

                                    -San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune

                                    -Pasadena, Ca Star-News

                                    -Whittier, CA News

“Packed with tried-and-true advice on raising happy and healthy farm animals, Barnyard in Your Backyard...is perfect for novice farmers.” –Country Almanac