Meet the Indian Runner Duck Quirky, charming and highly intelligent, Unique, upright and easily tamed... With its prolific egg laying abilities this flightless running duck will capture your heart and has the perfect temperament for anyone wanting to keep ducks as pets. This book provides a complete guide to providing the perfect environment for this extraordinary and easily trainable breed. Contains no-nonsense facts, tips and advice including: - History and origin Housing requirements Diseases and treatment Training and socialization Breeding and rearing practices Behaviour and personality Food and nutrition Indian duck egg recipes This is a complete and easy to read resource for anyone passionate about keeping Indian Runner Ducks as pets. In an easy to read fashion this book will answer all your questions, including those you never knew you had.

More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.

Have you considered rearing ducks but have been unable to do that because you don't have the right information on how to go about it? Well, if you've not yet settled on any particular duck, then you should probably try Indian Runner Ducks and you'll never regret it. Whether you are a beginner or you already have some prior experience in keeping ducks, you will have to know how to raise strong and healthy ducks. So many people often give up on ducks before they can even succeed, especially after discovering that rearing ducks is different from chickens. When you read this book, you will learn all you need to know about caring for Indian Runner Ducks to ensure that they are happy, healthy companions. Of course, you may not compare them to a lap dog or a cat but they are affectionate in their own quirky way, can be easily trained and are a pure delight to have around. In many ways, the Indian Runner Duck is the perfect farm or backyard pet. If you want to start a journey that you won't quit, this book will help you to do just that. It will guide you through the entire process in detail so that you know what to do at what time when raising the ducks. If you follow the steps as they are explained, then there would be no reason for failure in your journey. Included in this book: Breeding Care Characteristics Common health problems Daily care Eggs Feeding Handling Hatching Health History Housing One or more? Personality Pros and cons Sexual behaviour The right environment What to know before you buy ........and much more!

With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.

Grow your own apples, figs, plums, cherries, pears, apricots, and peaches in even the smallest backyard! Ann Ralph shows you how to cultivate small yet abundant fruit trees using a variety of specialized pruning techniques. With dozens of simple and effective strategies for keeping an ordinary fruit tree from growing too large, you’ll keep your gardening duties manageable while at the same time reaping a bountiful harvest. These little fruit trees are easy to maintain and make a lovely addition to any home landscape.