The Goatkeepers Guide

The Goatkeeper's Guide by Jill Salmon. Published by David & Charles, England, 1984. 2nd Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. 168 Pgs. ISBN 0715380559. This up-dated edition of the author's authoritative guide tells in a light, direct manner all there is to know about the pleasures, pitfalls and profits to be gained from keeping goats. She covers all that the novice should find out before buying dairy goats, including types of grazing, housing and control, the different breeds and general management. A comprehensive section on dairy work contains recipes for goats' milk produce. There is a new, more comprehensive section on goat ailments; their symptoms, causes and treatment. Illustrated with drawings and black and white and photographs. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 14574.