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

Over the past year, I have gotten into raising chickens, rabbits, and most recently, goats. I have used this book each time to learn about the basics of the species, housing requirements, feeding, and other issues. I am not an expert by any means (and was clueless when I started!) but this book has been a tremendous resource to get me going with animals. I think that the organization of the book is great and the writing style is clear, interesting, and easy to follow. Overall, if you think you want to start raising any of the animals covered in this book (chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, goats, sheep or cattle) I think this is a excellent, non-intimidating choice.

You can't get all-inclusive with this many species in one book, but this book comes awfully close. An amazing introduction to basic animal care. Definitely check this out *before* you bring home those cute chicks, or rabbits, or goats! Also excellent for cattle (beef and dairy) and more!

Very thorough, very easy to read. Covers a wide range of animals that you might like to consider keeping. Both high level and detailed information in one volume to suit the kind of inquiry you may be making. Excellent.

Excellent book for someone starting to raise livestock either for the first time or after a long absence. Basic information presented in an easy to read and understand format. Gives a good basic understanding of what is needed for the various types of livestock covered. Though I personally would have wished perhaps a bit more depth in some areas overall I found it to be an excellent read and well worth it as an reference book.