{"product_id":"off-grid-farm-animals-owners-manual-festus-d-reece-9798263859190","title":"Off-Grid Farm Animals Owners Manual: Beginners and Experts Guide to Raising Chickens, Goats, Rabbits, Ducks, Pigs, and More-Feeding, Housing, Breeding","description":"This is a comprehensive, practical, and inspiring guide designed for both beginners and seasoned homesteaders who want to live sustainably and care for animals responsibly while embracing the off-grid lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003eBlending time-honored wisdom with modern self-sufficiency practices, this manual covers a full spectrum of farm animals-chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, pigs, sheep, turkeys, geese, and even bees-providing detailed instructions on selecting breeds, understanding behavior, housing, feeding, breeding, and maintaining health without dependency on industrial systems.\u003cbr\u003eAcross 25 richly detailed chapters, readers will find: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoundations of Self-Sufficiency: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore the history of domesticated animals, myths and folklore, and the benefits of raising livestock in a sustainable, off-grid environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecies-by-Species Guidance: \u003c\/b\u003e Step-by-step care routines for chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, pigs, sheep, turkeys, geese, and working animals, tailored to small-scale and resource-conscious farms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Feeding Solutions: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to design predator-proof shelters, use natural bedding, and provide balanced diets from foraging, garden scraps, and locally sourced feed alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Veterinary Basics: \u003c\/b\u003e Practical first aid, illness prevention, breeding care, and humane end-of-life decisions for a compassionate approach to animal stewardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBehavioral Insights: \u003c\/b\u003e Guidance on understanding instincts, communication, stress signals, bonding, and training for cooperative and content animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBonus Resources: \u003c\/b\u003e Over 250 quick tips, hacks, and enrichment ideas, plus a 30-day care and training plan for setting routines and building strong foundations with your animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWith its blend of hands-on techniques, eco-friendly practices, and sustainable living philosophy, this manual equips readers to create thriving, resilient homesteads where animals are cared for with respect, and families gain independence through self-sufficiency. Whether you're raising your first backyard chickens or expanding to a full multi-species farmstead, this book serves as a trusted, enduring reference for off-grid animal care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Festus D. Reece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798263859190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d","brand":"Festus D. Reece","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014258012415,"sku":"9798263859190","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f1f2d18c-5894-4306-be16-ed48b0ed90cf.jpg?v=1767747662","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/off-grid-farm-animals-owners-manual-festus-d-reece-9798263859190","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}