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PLAY AND LEARN: learn about bees and biodiversity as you play this
family strategy game for age 6+, based on traditional Mancala
SCREEN-FREE FUN for two players aged 6 and up SOMETHING TO
TREASURE: this is a quality product made to last, with bespoke
illustration and sleek and stylish packaging EXPLORE THE ENTIRE
SERIES: this game is one of our nature games, others include Bird
Bingo, I Saw It First! Ocean, and many more Buzz the bees to the
flowers to collect pollen and then back to the hive to make honey
for feeding and growing your very own bee colony. The player with
the largest colony wins! Based on the ancient gameplay of mancala,
Beehive Mancala is a fun strategy game for adults and children aged
6+. Includes facts on the bees and flowers featured, plus details
on the honey-making process and the importance of bees from the
beekeeper at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
[F]or anyone who has ever sat in a city office dreaming of owning a
smallholding one day and living off the land, this book will
inspire them to take the plunge. Rated 5 stars by The
Telegraph I raced through this beautiful story with mounting awe
and excitement. What Lynn and Sandra have achieved on their croft
in Scotland is a miracle of rebirth on land Isabella Tree,
author of Wilding The inspiring story of two courageous women
who took the leap and embraced a whole new way of life. Kate
Humble, author of Home Cooked As seen on the BBC’s This
Farming Life Our Wild Farming Life is what happens when you
follow your dreams of living on the land; a story of how two people
became farmers – and how they learned to make a living from it,
their way. Lynn and Sandra left their friends, family and jobs in
England to travel north to Scotland to find a small piece of land
they could call their own. They had no money, no plan and no
experience in farming. They had in mind keeping a few chickens, a
kitchen garden and renting out some camping space, but instead,
they fell in love with Lynbreck Croft – 150 acres of wild
Scottish Highlands filled with opportunity and beauty, shrouded by
the Cairngorms mountains. This is the inspirational true story of
Lynbreck Croft – a regenerative Scottish croft rooted in local
food and community – and the dreams of two women in search of a
new, wilder existence. In Our Wild Farming Life, Lynn and Sandra
recount their experiences as they rebuild their new home and work
out what kind of farmers they want to be. They learn how to work
with Highland cattle, become part of the crofting community and
begin to truly understand how they can farm in harmony with nature
to produce wonderful food for themselves and the people around
them. Through efforts like these, Lynn and Sandra have been
able to combine regenerative farming practices with old crofting
traditions to keep their own personal values intact.
Asked to head up Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s environmental
organization's "hog campaign," Nicolette Hahn Niman embarked upon a
fascinating odyssey through the inner workings of the "factory
farm" industry. Whatshe discovered transformed her into an intrepid
environmental lawyer determined to lock horns with the big business
farming establishment. She even, unexpectedly, found love along the
way.
A searing account of an industry gone awry and one woman's
passionate fight to remedy it, Righteous Porkchop chronicles
Niman's investigation and her determination to organize a national
reform movement to fight the shocking practices of industrial
animal operations. She offers necessary alternatives, showing how
livestock farming can be done in a better way--and she details both
why and how to choose meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, and fish from
traditionally farmed sources.
The growth of the wildlife industry in South Africa can be measured
by the growth in the number of wildlife ranches. In 1965 there were
only four wildlife-fenced properties in the former north-western
Transvaal. By 2005, 40 years later, there were more than 10 000
properties with wildlife exemption permits in the nine provinces
combined. As the wildlife industry continues to expand, so too does
the need for scientific knowledge upon which it must be based. This
sixth edition of Game ranch management is written by 39 experts in
various fields and edited by two experienced wildlife ecologists,
managers and veterinarians. It is as complete a guide as possible
for wildlife ranchers in South Africa. All the chapters have been
revised and updated, with extensive new information on information
systems and data management; economics of the wildlife industry in
South Africa; bacterial, viral and protozoal diseases of wildlife;
buying and selling wild animals; hunting, keeping and managing
large terrestrial carnivores; trophy hunting; meat production; veld
management, and habitat rehabilitation. Game ranch management is
designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students doing degrees
or modules in wildlife management and ranching at training
institutions across southern Africa. It is also a guide for current
and future owners of extensive wildlife production units. Prof.
Jacobus du Plessis Bothma completed BSc and MSc degrees in Zoology
at the University of Pretoria and a PhD in Wildlife Science at
Texas A & M University in the United States. He worked as a
predator ecologist until he was seconded to the University of
Pretoria by the former Transvaal provincial government to start the
first postgraduate degree in wildlife management at a South African
university. There he occupied the Eugene Marais Chair of Wildlife
Management, which later became the cornerstone of the Centre for
Wildlife Management in the Department of Animal and Wildlife
Sciences of the University of Pretoria. He retired in December
2005, but continues his research and writing as an emeritus
professor. He is currently the author, co-author or editor of 21
books or book chapters, more than 100 published scientific articles
and 225 popular science articles on wildlife topics. He is listed
as one of the notable alumni of the University of Pretoria. Dr
Jacobus Gabriel du Toit completed an agriculture degree in Animal
Science at the University of Stellenbosch, an honours degree in
Wildlife Management and a degree in Veterinary Science at the
University of Pretoria. He established the first formal private
wildlife veterinary practice in South Africa and pioneered the
introduction of elephant families on wildlife ranches, the breeding
of disease-free buffalo from diseased parents, the harvesting of
rhinoceros horns for commercial purposes and the use of elephants
as biodetectors (detecting of landmines). His fields of interest
are the breeding of endangered wildlife species and doing research
on the medicinal values of plants. He believes in applied research,
a holistic approach to wildlife production and has raised funds as
a member of the SA Veterinary Foundation for numerous wildlife
projects.
You can grow all the fruit and vegetables your family needs, raise
animals for meat and eggs, keep fish and bees, and even produce
firewood on a plot of land of just one acre or less - alongside
your work and family life. Whether you have a garden, a paddock or
perhaps the corner of a field, Sally Morgan guides you through: How
to lay out your plot - including fencing and polytunnels or
greenhouses Managing soil fertility Growing fruit and vegetables
throughout the year Keeping livestock: poultry, pigs, sheep and
goats Producing fish with aquaponics Filled with practical advice,
this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to be more
self-sufficient and live a more sustainable life.
Retreat to the countryside with shepherdess Amanda Owens as she
recounts stories from her life on the farm, of raising nine
children and cooking beautiful, seasonal meals - complete with the
recipes for you to enjoy at home. This edition of Celebrating the
Seasons is updated with more heartwarming stories from the farm at
Ravenseat. In the Sunday Times bestseller Celebrating the Seasons,
the Yorkshire Shepherdess shares funny and charming stories about
life with her family and their many four-legged charges and
describes their activities at Ravenseat, from lambing and shearing
in spring to haymaking in summer and feeding the flock in
midwinter. She vividly evokes the famous Swaledale landscape, from
the sweeping moors to rare wildflowers and elusive hares glimpsed
in the field. Amanda lives in tune with nature, and her attitude to
food is the same. She believes in using good, seasonal ingredients
when it comes to feeding her family, and includes some of her
favourite recipes here, from wild garlic lamb with hasselback
potatoes to rhubarb and custard crumble cake and Yorkshire curd
tart. The book also includes her Dalesman columns, published in
book form for the first time and giving new insights into her life.
As charming as Amanda herself, this book will delight everyone who
has followed her adventures so far.
"Applied Animal Feed Science and Technology" explores and suggests
practical ways of improving the value of animals through
supplementation. It begins by refreshing the reader on the classes
of feeds consumed by livestock, and their digestive systems.
'One of those enthusiasts whose enthusiasm is hard to resist . . .
Always beguiling' Daily Mail 'Hugely inspiring even when it is most
bonkers' Sarah Bakewell, New Statesman 'A combination of almanac,
commonplace book and diary, this is a tasty oddity . . . Richly
entertaining' Independent As the pandemic has caused us all to
re-evaluate our lives, becoming more self-reliant and dwelling in
closer harmony with nature have emerged as important priorities.
Many of us have decided to up sticks and leave the city behind for
a less frenetic existence in the country. Whether you've already
made your move, or are dreaming of doing so one day, this is the
book for you. Covering beekeeping, poultry rearing, pig farming,
bread-making, wood-chopping, fire-laying, bartering and much more,
How to Live in the Country is the perfect source of inspiration for
old hand and beginners alike: useful, informative but also
refreshingly honest and realistic. Tom Hodgkinson draws on the
wisdom of an eclectic range of thinkers and writers as he guides us
through each month of the year, giving lists of tasks for both
garden and animal husbandry, offering tips and shortcuts, and
weaving in stories about his own experience of raising a young
family in rural Devon.
Chickens are many things: sources of meat and eggs, lovable pets,
amusing images on merchandise, and a source of comfort at the end
of a hard day. Whether we're considering joining the growing flock
of backyard chicken-keepers or simply cheered by leafing through
images of gorgeous poultry, our love for chickens is strong. The
trend for backyard chickens has surged during the pandemic. Amazon
searches for chick supplies are up 758%, with local hatcheries
recording a 500% demand increase, as people look to reduce
environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with
nature, or simply to relish the pure joy of chicken company. The
Collins Backyard Chicken-keeper's Bible is the fourth title in this
stunning and engaging series, and the perfect smallholder companion
to The Beekeeper's Bible. It is packed with everything you need to
fully embrace your new chicken-keeping lifestyle. A sumptuous
aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying backyard
breeds and supporting good chicken health, from basic brooding to
common ailments, the best backyard breed for you to the right
equipment for starting your own home flock, packaged into a
beautiful, illustrative gift book. Discover the soft cuddliness of
a bantam Silkie, the superb egg-sitting skills of a Plymouth Rock,
the best method for constructing a chicken coop, and how to keep
your chickens happy and thriving. With The Collins Backyard
Chicken-keeper's Bible, discover more about these magnificent and
beloved creatures.
Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London
is a far cry from James Herriot's day job as a country vet in the
Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King and country,
James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent
arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan,
bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers and the continuing saga of
Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen;
pregnant with their first child. The question constantly hanging
over them is - will he be going to war? And when will he get to go
home? Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have
sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers.
Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a
heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from
one of Britain's best-loved authors. Contains Vets Might Fly and
Vet in a Spin.
For everyone who loves watching Amanda Owen and her family on Our
Yorkshire Farm, or enjoys reading her bestselling books, comes this
delightful and uplifting collection of her monthly Dalesman
columns. In Tales From the Farm by the Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda
takes readers on an evocative journey to Ravenseat, where she lives
with husband Clive and their nine children, not to mention their
flock of sheep, herd of cows, hardworking dogs and a formidable
chicken called Linda. Covering events from 2019 through to early
2021, Amanda describes saving the life of a newborn calf on New
Year's Eve and watching, mouth agape, as their livestock trailer
was swept away by floodwater in March. Son Sidney braves the wrath
of Linda and husband Clive crafts an unusual Valentine's Day gift.
Eldest daughter Raven leaves the nest, headed for university, while
young sheepdog Taff and Tony the pony arrive at the farm. As
Covid-19 sends the country into lockdown, Amanda feels more lucky
than ever to live close to nature, finding happiness in the beauty
of the Dales and the unchanging routines of the farming year.
Illustrated with charming line-drawings throughout, this book is
the perfect gift for fans of the Owen family and a chance to catch
up on their adventures.
Lameness is one of the major ailments of dairy cows. The distress
it causes to the afflicted animals is reflected in decreased milk
yields and an increase in infertility. Over the past twenty years,
there has been a continuous programme of research in Britain and
overseas into all aspects of the disease. In particular, our
understanding of the changes in hoof growth around the time of
calving has greatly increased. This enlarged and completely revised
new edition takes into account all the recent research findings and
presents the results in a readable manner. The highly illustrated
text is fully referenced for students who wish to enquire further,
but above all it is a straightforward manual for the practical use
of those dealing with dairy cows.
This is the story of Britain's first organic in modern times to run
entirely without animal slaughter or the use of fossil fuels. The
true story of a unique experiment to transplant Hindu values of cow
protection and working oxen to the modern Western world. It all
began when George Harrison donated an historic Hertfordshire manor
house and 20 acres of farmland to a young community of Krishna
people fresh from the city, and two cows. Thirty-six years later
the experiment has grown into an organic carbon-free working farm
in a superb set of low-tech English oak farm buildings housing
fifty cows and oxen. The organic farm embodies the principles of
sustainable and ethical living necessary for future peace and
prosperity.
An immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and animal welfare
reporting by a journalist who accidentally became obsessed with her
flock. Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years
ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them for
food. Yet most people rarely interact with chickens or know much
about them. In Under the Henfluence, Tove Danovich explores the
lives of these quirky, mysterious birds who stole her heart the
moment her first box of chicks arrived at the post office. From a
hatchery in Iowa to a chicken show in Ohio to a rooster rescue in
Minnesota, Danovich interviews the people breeding, training,
healing and, most importantly, adoring chickens. With more than 60
billion chickens living on industrial farms around the world,
they're easy to dismiss as just another dinner ingredient. Yet
Danovich's reporting reveals the hidden cleverness, quiet sweetness
and irresistible personalities of these birds, as well as the
complex human-chicken relationship that has evolved over centuries.
This glimpse into the lives of backyard chickens doesn't just help
us to understand chickens better - it also casts light back on
ourselves and what we've ignored throughout the explosive growth of
industrial agriculture. Woven with delightful and sometimes
heartbreaking anecdotes from Danovich's own henhouse, Under the
Henfluence proves that chickens are so much more than what they
bring to the table.
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