The Joy of Series

The Joy of Keeping Chickens
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Poultry for Fun or Profit
By Jennifer Megyesi, By (photographer) Geoff Hansen
(Skyhorse Publishing)
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Poultry for Fun or Profit
By Jennifer Megyesi, By (photographer) Geoff Hansen
(Skyhorse Publishing)
Finally backyard farmers who want to keep a few hens for eggs have a bible that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table, and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who...
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The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Own Food
By Laura Childs
(Skyhorse Publishing)
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Own Food
By Laura Childs
(Skyhorse Publishing)
When the going gets rough, the rough . . . start raising their own food. In the first full-color guide of its kind, author and small farm owner Laura Childs reveals exactly what it takes to start raising your own animals, including chickens, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, and cows. Childs discusses what...
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The Joy of Hobby Farming
Grow Food, Raise Animals, and Enjoy a Sustainable Life
By Audrey Levatino, By Michael Levatino
(Skyhorse Publishing)
Grow Food, Raise Animals, and Enjoy a Sustainable Life
By Audrey Levatino, By Michael Levatino
(Skyhorse Publishing)
When the farm is a lifestyle, but not quite a way to earn a living, its considered hobby farming. Most of us want to live a sustainable and healthy life in which we protect the environment and keep it safe from development and overproduction. But we can take this a step further by learning how to grow...
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The Joy of Smoking and Salt Curing
The Complete Guide to Smoking and Curing Meat, Fish, Game, and More
By Monte Burch
(Skyhorse Publishing)
The Complete Guide to Smoking and Curing Meat, Fish, Game, and More
By Monte Burch
(Skyhorse Publishing)
Here is the next title in the popular The Joy of
seriesan easy-to-understand, beautifully illustrated guide to smoking and salt curing. Learn how to preserve meat, fish, and game and create delicious smoked and cured foods. Whether you are a serious hunter or angler seeking to cure and smoke your...
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The Joy of Home Distilling
The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Moonshine, and More
By Rick Morris
(Skyhorse Publishing)
The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Moonshine, and More
By Rick Morris
(Skyhorse Publishing)
The complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Make your own brew at home!If youre going to invest the $100 or so to get a basic equipment and recipe kit, then youll want to take care in ensuring that your first batch is brewed correctly. Rick Morris, HowBrewBeerThe Joy of Home Distilling...
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The Joy of Keeping Chickens
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Poultry for Fun or Profit
By Jennifer Megyesi, Photographs by Geoff Hansen
(Skyhorse Publishing)
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Poultry for Fun or Profit
By Jennifer Megyesi, Photographs by Geoff Hansen
(Skyhorse Publishing)
Finally backyard farmers who want to keep a few hens for eggs have a bible that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table, and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who...
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More than 50 million birders can’t be wrong. No matter where you live, you have the joy of hearing and seeing birds. This easy-to-use, full-color guide will provide you with the answers. Here you’ll learn how to identify different bird species by observing their body-parts, understand birds’...
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The Joy of Keeping Horses
Th Ultimate Guide to Keeping Horses on Your Property
By Jessie Shiers
(Skyhorse Publishing)
Th Ultimate Guide to Keeping Horses on Your Property
By Jessie Shiers
(Skyhorse Publishing)
The Joy of Keeping Horses is a celebration of how to best keep happy and healthy horses at home. With an emphasis on the differences between owning a horse at a boarding stable and keeping that same horse at your own small farm, this beautiful, clear guide is written specifically for horse lovers who...
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The Joy of Keeping Goats
The Ultimate Guide to Dairy and Meat Goats
By Laura Childs
(Skyhorse Publishing)
The Ultimate Guide to Dairy and Meat Goats
By Laura Childs
(Skyhorse Publishing)
Goats are easy to care for and a low-investment choice for anyone wishing to live out rural dreams or add to an existing stable. The Joy of Keeping Goats offers practical advice, clear guidelines, and wonderful anecdotes from author and self-sustainer Laura Childs. In her book, she walks readers step-by-step...
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The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals
Raising Chickens, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, and Cows
By Laura Childs
(Skyhorse Publishing)
Raising Chickens, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, and Cows
By Laura Childs
(Skyhorse Publishing)
A second edition of the beloved guide to farm animals.When the going gets tough, the tough . . . start raising their own food. In the first full-color guide of its kind, author and small farm owner Laura Childs reveals exactly what it takes to start raising your own animals, including chickens, geese,...
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