Raising Animals for Fiber
Author | : Chris McLaughlin |
Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
Total Pages | : 483 |
Release | : 2019-09-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781620083253 |
ISBN-13 | : 1620083256 |
Rating | : 4/5 (256 Downloads) |
Download or read book Raising Animals for Fiber written by Chris McLaughlin and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • A comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for producing fiber • Provides practical information on housing, fencing, feed, grooming, shearing, plucking, basic health care, breeding and birthing • Includes a comparison of popular breeds and how their fiber differs from breed to breed • Features a frank discussion of the energy and commitment that it takes to raise livestock, and how much room and land each animal species will need • Contains essential biosecurity practices to prevent spreading pests and infectious animal diseases, as well as advice on hand spinning and crafts to utilize your homegrown fiber