Synopses & Reviews
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Synopsis
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
About the Author
John Vivian is a veteran practitioner of many country crafts. He is the author of Building Stone Walls and The Manual of Practical Homesteading. He lives in Vermont.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Raising Ducks
Shelters
Sanitation
Waterers
Feed
Starting Your Ducks
Brooding the Ducklings
Slaughtering and Dressing Ducks
Raising Geese
Breeds of Geese
Feed, Water, and Shelter Needs
Goslings
Sanitation
Sexing and Culling Geese
Slaughter and Dressing
Goose for Dinner
Your Own Pond for Ducks or Geese
Wild Visitors
Special Breeds