{"product_id":"the-modern-homesteaders-guide-to-keeping-geese-9780865718616","title":"The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Raise a gaggle of geese, the unsung heroes of the small farm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e While chickens preen in the spotlight, geese are the historic unsung heroes of small farms and homesteads. Providing weed control, large eggs, and entertainment, and acting as \"security\" over other animals, geese are the ultimate modern homesteading companion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese \u003c\/i\u003e covers everything you need to know to raise geese, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Profiles of breeds and how to select the best one for your needs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to \"imprint\" goslings on a person \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Feeding, housing, animal health, and cold weather care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Using geese for weed control, soil improvement, and as \"watch-geese\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cooking with goose eggs and meat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Additional coverage includes a look at the rich history of geese on farms in North America and Europe that will enhance any goose keeper's enjoyment of these intelligent and unique birds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This practical guide is a must-have essential for the kitchen table of homesteaders, small farmers, permaculturists, and professional farmers looking to add the power of geese to their land. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Kirsten Lie-Nielsen \u003c\/b\u003e grew up on a farm and has been raising geese and enjoying the quirky personalities and practicality of these beautiful birds for most of her life. Always intrigued by self-sufficiency and working with her hands, Kirsten and her partner are restoring a 200-year old farm in Liberty, Maine, where they raise animals and grow vegetables and native medicinal herbs. Kirsten writes about her experiences and the lessons of life on the farm for publications such as \u003ci\u003e Grit \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry \u003c\/i\u003e, and Hobbyfarms.com. She also blogs about the good life at hostilevalleyliving.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527371591954,"sku":"9780865718616","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b828c6fc-a574-40d9-bbee-3e0437e795cf.jpg?v=1731300270","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-modern-homesteaders-guide-to-keeping-geese-9780865718616","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}