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STOREY’S GUIDE TO RAISING SERIES For decades, animal lovers around the world have been turning to Storey’s classic guides for the best instruction on everything from hatching chickens, tending sheep, and caring for horses to starting and maintaining a full-fl edged livestock business. Now we’re pleased to offer revised editions of the Storey’s Guide to Raising series — plus one much-requested new book. Whether you have been raising animals for a few months or a few decades, each book in the series offers clear, in-depth information on new breeds, latest production methods, and updated health care advice. Each book has been completely updated for the twenty-fi rst century and contains all the information you will need to raise healthy, content, productive animals. Storey’s Guide to Raising BEEF CATTLE (3rd edition) Storey’s Guide to Raising RABBITS (4th edition) Storey’s Guide to Raising SHEEP (4th edition) Storey’s Guide to Raising HORSES (2nd edition) Storey’s Guide to Raising PIGS (3rd edition) Storey’s Guide to Raising CHICKENS (3rd edition) Storey’s Guide to Raising MINIATURE LIVESTOCK (NEW!) Storey’s Guide to Raising DAIRY GOATS Storey’s Guide to Raising MEAT GOATS Storey’s Guide to Raising TURKEYS Storey’s Guide to Raising POULTRY Storey’s Guide to Raising LLAMAS Storey’s Guide to Raising DUCKS
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