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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Farm & working animals

British Goats (Paperback): Tiffany Francis-Baker British Goats (Paperback)
Tiffany Francis-Baker
R242 R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Save R41 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A lively, engaging introduction to the history of goats in Britain, and the recent renaissance of goat-related products. Ever wondered why a goat's eyes have rectangular pupils? Or what happened to Thor's goats each day after they finished pulling his thunderous chariot? Do goat's milk, cheese and meat represent more ethical food choices than cow and sheep products, and if so, can goat farming play an important role in humankind's future? Whether you're an aspiring smallholder, cheese fanatic or simply want to know more about our caprine companions, this guide introduces the fascinating history and folklore of goats and examines the development of goatkeeping in Britain, shedding light on one of our most intelligent, curious and mischievous domestic animals. It also explains the origins and features of the sixteen British goat breeds and the qualities of their products, and even has a few craft and recipe ideas for you to try.

Adventures in Yarn Farming - Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm (Hardcover): Barbara Parry Adventures in Yarn Farming - Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm (Hardcover)
Barbara Parry
R987 R794 Discovery Miles 7 940 Save R193 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is a knitting book focusing on the sheep-to-shawl process by a well-known knitter, shepherd, and artisanal yarn producer. Gain an insider's view on fiber farming and yarn craft, from sheep to skein, all told through the eyes of shepherd and textile artisan Barbara Parry. Follow her flock over the course of a year and discover all the facets of life with sheep: from shearing day and lambing season, to preparing fiber for yarn. Along the way you'll find projects for the fiber obsessed by top knitwear designers; essays on country life, including planting an heirloom kitchen garden, harvesting winter greens for a holiday wreath, and making bluebird nest boxes; and over 100 photographs.

Border Collie (Hardcover): Neville Turner Border Collie (Hardcover)
Neville Turner
R315 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Chickens, Ducks and Geese (Hardcover): Madeleine Floyd, National Trust Books Chickens, Ducks and Geese (Hardcover)
Madeleine Floyd, National Trust Books 1
R280 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R69 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A collection of exquisite paintings of a wide range of chickens, ducks and geese from renowned artist Madeleine Floyd, accompanied by whimsical text by the author. Another collection of exquisite watercolour paintings from well-loved artist Madeleine Floyd. In this follow-up to her bestselling book Birdsong, she turns her attention to the world of chickens, ducks and geese - some familiar, some less so. It includes a huge variety of breeds, both domestic and wild, from the statuesque Buff Orpington chicken to the magnificent Faverolle, from splendid mallards to the slightly comical Indian Runners, the familiar large white farmyard goose, and elegant swans. Each painting is accompanied by insightful, whimsical text that pinpoints what the artist loves about these wonderful creatures. The perfect present, this beautiful book is ideal for bird lovers, keepers of domestic fowl and fans of Madeleine Floyd alike.

Spirit of Highland Cattle (Hardcover): Heidi M. Sands Spirit of Highland Cattle (Hardcover)
Heidi M. Sands
R157 R143 Discovery Miles 1 430 Save R14 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Virgin Pig Keeper - A Pair of Pigs in the Garden (Paperback): David Brown The Virgin Pig Keeper - A Pair of Pigs in the Garden (Paperback)
David Brown; Illustrated by Eric Copeland
R281 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R107 (38%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Illustrated by professional artist Eric Copeland, and including amusing anecdotes from the 'joys' of working with pigs for a living, this is the book to read and enjoy preferably before, but certainly the moment those little pigs join the family.A recent report suggests that amateur pig keeping has shot up by 40 per cent since the likes of Gordon Ramsay and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall introduced their young pigs to the TV cameras.But pig experts warn that pig keeping is not for the unwary or uninformed. Apart from the many regulations that have to be observed, there is a great deal to know about feeding, housing, moving and handling your pigs.

A Harvest Murder - The BRAND NEW cozy crime murder mystery from bestseller Frances Evesham (Paperback): Frances Evesham A Harvest Murder - The BRAND NEW cozy crime murder mystery from bestseller Frances Evesham (Paperback)
Frances Evesham
R329 Discovery Miles 3 290 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The brand new instalment in Frances Evesham's bestselling Ham Hill Murder Mysteries!One unexplained disappearance is strange, but two are sinister. In Lower Hembrow, an idyllic village nestled beneath Ham Hill in Somerset, the villagers are preparing to enjoy the autumn traditions of the rural English countryside until Joe Trevillion, a curmudgeonly local farmer and the father of six children, vanishes. When Adam Hennessy, the ex-detective proprietor of The Plough, the village's popular Inn, investigates, he finds ominous undercurrents beneath apparently harmless rumour and gossip. Meanwhile, a vicious campaign of vindictiveness forces Adam and his three amateur sleuth friends to dig deep into the secret lives of their neighbours to expose the source of a cruel vendetta and prevent another death. As they uncover the disturbing truth, the friends learn they must also lay their own past lives to rest before they can hope to make their dreams for the future come true. A brand new cosy mystery series from the bestselling author of A Village Murder, and A Racing Murder perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Betty Rowlands and M.C. Beaton. Other Books in the Ham Hill Murder Mystery series by Frances Evesham A Village Murder A Racing Murder Also by Frances Evesham - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mystery Series Murder at the Lighthouse Murder on the Levels Murder on the Tor Murder at the Cathedral Murder at the Bridge Murder at the Castle Murder at the Gorge Murder at the Abbey

Along Came a Llama (Hardcover, Main): Ruth Janette Ruck Along Came a Llama (Hardcover, Main)
Ruth Janette Ruck; Introduction by John Lewis-Stempel
R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

*WATERSTONES WELSH BOOK OF THE MONTH* My Family and Other Animals meets The Secret Life of Cows: this rediscovered gem tells the charming tale of how a baby llama transformed a Welsh farming family forever. Things llamas like: Snaffling cherry brandy, Easter eggs, and the Radio Times. Curling up in 'tea-cosy' position by the fire. Orbiting, helicoptering, and oompahing. Locking victims in the lavatory. Things llamas dislike: Being adopted mother to an orphaned lamb. Invitations to star on Blue Peter. Snowdonia's rainfall. The dark. Ruth Ruck's family live on a Welsh mountain farm, no strangers to cow pats on the carpet and nesting hens in the larder. When dark days strike, they embark on a farming experiment to cheer them all up - but raising a baby llama proves more of an adventure than expected . Reissued with a new foreword by John Lewis-Stempel, Along Came a Llama is a delightful 1970s farming classic: a charming, witty potrait of country life that will warm the hearts of animal lovers everywhere. 'Full of soul ... One departs this book a convinced llama-lover ... It is a guide to the future. To a good life.' John Lewis-Stempel

Springtime at Cannon Hall Farm (Hardcover): The Nicholson Family Springtime at Cannon Hall Farm (Hardcover)
The Nicholson Family
R531 R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Save R95 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The instant no. 2 Sunday Times bestseller! Join the Nicholson family for this heartwarming journey through a typical springtime on their South Yorkshire farm. Throughout the book they reflect on the childhood stories, testing times, poignant memories and enriching experiences that have shaped the lives they lead today. With the coming of a new season, Roger and Cynthia Nicholson and their sons Richard, Robert and David show how the farming year is shaped around the arrival of baby goats, lambs, calves and piglets galore. As Yorkshire's premier open farm attraction, Cannon Hall Farm continues to play host to thousands of visitors and spring is the busiest time of the year. People flock to meet the new arrivals and catch up with old favourites such as the llama and alpaca posse, the stunning shire horses and the irrepressible Shetland ponies, including Ozzy Horsebourne and Jon Bon Pony. Along with all the animal antics, Springtime at Cannon Hall Farm features tales of bygone days when traditional skills, crafts and daily practices shaped life in the countryside. And for fans of Rob and Dave's Channel 5 shows, there are lots of behind-the-scenes secrets you won't want to miss...

101 Chicken Keeping Hacks from Fresh Eggs Daily - Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and your Hens (Paperback): Lisa Steele 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks from Fresh Eggs Daily - Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and your Hens (Paperback)
Lisa Steele
R531 R440 Discovery Miles 4 400 Save R91 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Radiant - Farm Animals Up Close and Personal (Hardcover): Traer Scott Radiant - Farm Animals Up Close and Personal (Hardcover)
Traer Scott
R670 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R118 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gregarious or shy, curious or placid, playful or retiring, all the animals in Traer Scott's newest collection have one thing in common: a sparkling personality! This whimsical, soulful, and personal photo collection focuses on the lives of the farm animals we often take for granted. Scott introduces us to barnyard animals both familiar and lesser known, from cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens to Dolly the wooly llama, Bianca the Sicilian miniature donkey, Percy the Indian peafowl, and Justice the yak. Some of the animals are kept as pets; others are denizens of farm sanctuaries that Scott has visited. She shares her anecdotes about a Texas longhorn steer whose best friends are a trio of goats, a turkey who likes to snack on grapes and watermelon, and many others. Lively captions provide information on each breed, to round out this enchanting tribute to our four-legged (and winged) friends from the farm.

Dog Training - MY DOG BECAME AN ANGEL - How To Speak So Your Dog Will Listen For All Dog Breeds (Dog Training Basics For... Dog Training - MY DOG BECAME AN ANGEL - How To Speak So Your Dog Will Listen For All Dog Breeds (Dog Training Basics For Beginners) (Paperback)
Angel Meadows
R444 R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Save R84 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Harvest Murder - The BRAND NEW cozy crime murder mystery from bestseller Frances Evesham (Hardcover): Frances Evesham A Harvest Murder - The BRAND NEW cozy crime murder mystery from bestseller Frances Evesham (Hardcover)
Frances Evesham
R773 R673 Discovery Miles 6 730 Save R100 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The brand new instalment in Frances Evesham's bestselling Ham Hill Murder Mysteries!One unexplained disappearance is strange, but two are sinister. In Lower Hembrow, an idyllic village nestled beneath Ham Hill in Somerset, the villagers are preparing to enjoy the autumn traditions of the rural English countryside until Joe Trevillion, a curmudgeonly local farmer and the father of six children, vanishes. When Adam Hennessy, the ex-detective proprietor of The Plough, the village's popular Inn, investigates, he finds ominous undercurrents beneath apparently harmless rumour and gossip. Meanwhile, a vicious campaign of vindictiveness forces Adam and his three amateur sleuth friends to dig deep into the secret lives of their neighbours to expose the source of a cruel vendetta and prevent another death. As they uncover the disturbing truth, the friends learn they must also lay their own past lives to rest before they can hope to make their dreams for the future come true. A brand new cosy mystery series from the bestselling author of A Village Murder, and A Racing Murder perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Betty Rowlands and M.C. Beaton. Other Books in the Ham Hill Murder Mystery series by Frances Evesham A Village Murder A Racing Murder Also by Frances Evesham - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mystery Series Murder at the Lighthouse Murder on the Levels Murder on the Tor Murder at the Cathedral Murder at the Bridge Murder at the Castle Murder at the Gorge Murder at the Abbey

Dogs: Working Origins and Traditional Tasks (Hardcover): Mike Loades Dogs: Working Origins and Traditional Tasks (Hardcover)
Mike Loades
R955 R778 Discovery Miles 7 780 Save R177 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

With his signature hands-on style, Mike Loades experiences what it is like to handle various dogs engaged in their traditional tasks. These adventures take him to the Jordanian desert, where he shares the saddle of his camel with a Saluki and to the green hills of Wales, where he works cattle with a Corgi. He mushes Huskies in Alaska, drives carriages with Dalmatians and flies falcons with spaniels. Each encounter not only highlights the bond between humans and dogs, it also frames that connection in its historical context. Different types of dogs appear the way they do because, at some stage in their development, they were bred selectively for a specialist job. The author takes key types on a walk through history. Along the way he explores the methods and practices of their original occupations. He delves into when, where and why they were first bred as the types we recognize today. The fascinating and engaging text is supported by over 250 stunning colour photographs of dogs in action. It results in an illuminating journey through many cultures and time periods. This book is a personal and heartfelt tribute to the enduring partnership between humans and dogs.

Traveling with Service Animals - By Air, Road, Rail, and Ship across North America (Hardcover): Henry Kisor, Christine Goodier Traveling with Service Animals - By Air, Road, Rail, and Ship across North America (Hardcover)
Henry Kisor, Christine Goodier
R2,543 Discovery Miles 25 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The boom in trained service animal use and access has transformed the lives of travelers with disabilities. As a result, tens of thousands of people in the United States and Canada enjoy travel options that were difficult or impossible just a few years ago.Henry Kisor and Christine Goodier provide a narrative guidebook full of essential information and salted with personal, hands-on stories of life on the road with service dogs and miniature horses. As the travel-savvy human companions of Trooper (Kisor's miniature schnauzer/poodle cross) and Raylene (Goodier's black Labrador), the authors share experiences from packing for your animal partner to widely varying legal protections to the animal-friendly rides at Disneyland. Chapters cover the specifics of air, rail, road, and cruise ship travel, while appendixes offer checklists, primers on import regulations and corporate policies, advice for emergencies, and a route-by-route guide to finding relief walks during North American train trips. Practical and long overdue, Traveling with Service Animals provides any human-animal partnership with a horizon-to-horizon handbook for exploring the world.

A Pig Called Alice - The Story of One Man and His Hog (Hardcover): Paul Heiney A Pig Called Alice - The Story of One Man and His Hog (Hardcover)
Paul Heiney 1
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'To call Alice "just another pig" would be the gravest insult.' Alice the Large Black pig was Paul Heiney's best friend, his confidante and his therapist. This is the story of their tempestuous relationship with all its ups-and-downs, from her arrival as a 'large, black and expensive' Christmas present for his wife to her last days as the matriarch of his traditional farm. In A Pig Called Alice, Heiney walks us through why lop-eared pigs are the best to raise (they can't see you coming), how to escape a sow that's decided you're her next mate (throw a bucket and run), and how, actually, pigs might have just got this whole 'life' situation sorted out.

Sheep of Ireland (Hardcover): Sarah O'Connor Sheep of Ireland (Hardcover)
Sarah O'Connor
R274 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

They roam our hills and wander our country lanes; graze in our valleys and frolic in our fields. Sheep have lived happily beside us in Ireland for some five thousand years - it's no wonder they're an unofficial national symbol. In this book, we celebrate our wonderful woolly friends, who not only fill our meadows, but also our history and our hearts.

A Farmer's Lot (Paperback): Roger Evans A Farmer's Lot (Paperback)
Roger Evans
R416 R364 Discovery Miles 3 640 Save R52 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lost War Horses of Cairo - The Passion of Dorothy Brooke (Paperback, Main): Grant Hayter-Menzies The Lost War Horses of Cairo - The Passion of Dorothy Brooke (Paperback, Main)
Grant Hayter-Menzies 1
R277 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R53 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In 1930 wealthy Scottish socialite Dorothy Brooke followed her new husband to Cairo, where she discovered thousands of suffering former British war horses leading lives of toil and misery. Brought to the Middle East by British forces during the Great War, these ex-cavalry horses had been left behind at the war's end, abandoned as used equipment too costly to send home. Grant Hayter-Menzies chronicles not only the lives and eventual rescue of these noble creatures, who after years of deprivation and suffering found respite in the Old War Horse Memorial Hospital established by Dorothy, but also the story of the challenges of founding and maintaining an animal-rescue institution on this scale. The legacy of the Old War Horse Memorial Hospital and its founder endures today in the dozens of international Brooke animal-welfare facilities dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Man's Best Friend - The inspiring true story of Sergeant Luke Warburton, his police dog Chuck and the crime-busting Dog... Man's Best Friend - The inspiring true story of Sergeant Luke Warburton, his police dog Chuck and the crime-busting Dog Unit (Paperback)
Luke Warburton, Simon Bouda
R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

At 10.30 p.m. on 12 January 2016 Acting Sergeant Luke Warburton thought he was taking his last breath. A decorated New South Wales Police Officer, the father of three was looking death in the face after a bullet pierced his femoral vein. If it wasn't for the fact that it happened in the Emergency Ward of Sydney's Nepean Hospital, Warburton would probably have been dead already. An hour earlier, he'd walked to his police van with his ever-faithful German shepherd, Chuck, trotting alongside. Later, Luke would be awarded the Commissioner's Valour Award for conspicuous merit and exceptional bravery in the line of duty. He would maintain he was just a copper doing his job. So, too, was Chuck, who was nationally recognised for bringing down Australia's most wanted man, Malcolm Naden, after a manhunt lasting more than seven years. MAN'S BEST FRIEND is Luke and Chuck's story. It's the story of a boy who dreamed of one day being a policeman, of his love for dogs and his time at the NSW Police Dog Unit. It's also the story of an ordinary man and his ordinary dog doing extraordinary things in the line of duty.

The Secret World of Farm Animals (Paperback): Jeffrey Masson The Secret World of Farm Animals (Paperback)
Jeffrey Masson 1
R334 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R63 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'An unbelievably inspiring book' Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees Did you know that pigs frequently throw tantrums? That chickens are capable of complex communication? That sheep know their own names? That cows grieve when their calves are taken away from them? Jeffrey Masson delves deep into the mysterious world of farm animals and reveals just how sophisticated these creatures truly are - capable of joy, sadness, love and friendship - just like us.

Ajax the Kea Dog - A working dog's life in the high country (Paperback): Corey Mosen Ajax the Kea Dog - A working dog's life in the high country (Paperback)
Corey Mosen
R485 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R87 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Together, Corey and Ajax traverse the steep high country throughout the South Island searching out kea nests. Their part in the kea conservation effort is essential and both Ajax and Corey can rightly be called conservation heroes. This heart-warming story describes how Ajax was trained to be one of the very few kea detection dogs in the world and tells of his various escapades in the unpredictable wilds of the steep back-country, including flying in helicopters, working in blizzards, heavy rain and dense fog, escaping from angry wasps and sleeping out in the bitter cold. The strong connection between Ajax and Corey has proved vital to their survival and the important work that they do. Ajax is slowing down now and soon his high-country days will be over.

Sheepdogs at Work - One Man and His Dog (Paperback): Tony Iley Sheepdogs at Work - One Man and His Dog (Paperback)
Tony Iley
R272 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Tony Iley looks at the development of the working dog - focusing on the Collie - before describing the pup and its early training through to being a working dog. As a shepherd who has competed at trials for many years his chapter on trials is very illuminating. He also describes what to look out for in the breeding and selection of a dog. This book will be a delight, not just to those who are interested in sheep-dog trials, but anyone who wants a better insight into the wonderful relationship between a dog and his owner.

A View from the Tractor - Wit and Wisdom from the Nation's Favourite Dairy Farmer (Paperback): Roger Evans A View from the Tractor - Wit and Wisdom from the Nation's Favourite Dairy Farmer (Paperback)
Roger Evans
R416 R364 Discovery Miles 3 640 Save R52 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Do Chickens Have Lips? - Chicken and Egg Book 3 (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition): Deborah Stevenson Do Chickens Have Lips? - Chicken and Egg Book 3 (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Deborah Stevenson; Illustrated by David Stedmond; Edited by Krista Hill
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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