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Keeping a herd of pigs brings a lot of enjoyment – they are curious, intelligent and (often) lovable animals, with plenty of character. When the time comes, they can provide you with a fine carcass that can be turned into all manner of tasty things. The River Cottage ethos is all about knowing the story behind what’s on the plate, and as Gill Meller explains in this accessible and comprehensive guide, by rearing and butchering your own pigs you’ll be able to create a full range of delicious pork products in the most sustainable, economical and hands-on way possible.

Every person living off the grid has a common goal of being self-sufficient. Raising farm animals is a great first step toward that self-reliance, but which animals do you need? This book is specifically designed to answer that question. With the knowledge you will gain from this book, you will be able to plan and prepare effectively and efficiently. You will learn which animals will best meet your needs for milk, meat, eggs, and fiber, and you will learn how to properly care for them and manage their products.

This is an easy guide for those who want to enrich their lives with a guinea pig or two. The guide is written in a question-and-answer format with very simple instructions, suitable for both children and adults.

Unlikely pig owners Steve and Derek got a whole lot more than they bargained for when the designer micro piglet they adopted turned out to be a full-sized 600-pound sow! This funny, inspirational story shows how families really do come in all shapes and sizes. In the summer of 2012, Steve...

We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks, but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long. Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They’re inventive, crafty and belligerent - and incredibly single-minded. Ultimately, we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit. Here is a charming ode to one of the most common yet surprisingly intelligent animals populating our landscapes.

As historian Mark Essig reveals in Lesser Beasts, swine have such a bad reputation for precisely the same reasons they are so valuable as a source of food: they are intelligent, self-sufficient, and omnivorous. What's more, he argues, we ignore our historic partnership with these astonishing animals at our peril.

Lukas and Ellie really hate washing greens. We may be two professional cookbook writers, but when the aprons come off, we eat quesadillas for dinner more often than we might like to admit. Real home cooking is improvisational, intimate, surprising, creative, sometimes mundane, sometimes memorable, and always best when debriefed with a pal. Topics include: dried mushrooms and where to use them, making stock out of arguable trash, the joy of broccoli pancakes, what not to bring to a dinner party, how we really clean our cast iron pans (even when people say not to), gauging the lifelessness of ...

Interessierst Du Dich allgemein für Schweine und dessen Haltung? Überlegst Du Dir, Deine eigenen Schweine zu züchten oder privat zu halten? Willst Du wissen, wie Du Schweine artgerecht halten kannst? Erlerne die Grundlagen vom Kauf bis zur Schweinezucht. Lerne in diesem hilfreichen Ratgeber: die Geschichte der Schweinehaltung kennen, wie die Anatomie des Schweins beschaffen ist, welches arttypische Verhalten Schweine an den Tag legen, welche Schweinerassen es gibt, und vieles mehr!

Though the Torah prohibits eating pig meat, it is not singled out more than other food prohibitions. The pig has become a symbol for people to signal their Jewishness, non-Jewishness, or rebellion from Judaism. Starting with the Hebrew Bible, Jordan D. Rosenblum historicizes the emergence of the pig as a key symbol of Jewish identity, from the Roman persecution of ancient rabbis, to the Spanish Inquisition, to Shakespeare's writings, to modern memoirs of those leaving Orthodox Judaism.

Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, farmer Kelly Klober provides expert advice on making any size hog operation more efficient and profitable in Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs. The most comprehensive book available on the topic, this fourth edition features the most up-to-date practices, illustrated with color photography. Both beginners and experienced farmers will find all the information they need to select, house, care for, breed, and butcher pigs, along with marketing advice.

Pig/Pork explores the love-hate relationship between humans and pigs through the lenses of archaeology, biology, history and gastronomy, providing a close and affectionate look at the myriad causes underlying this multimillennial bond. What is it that people in all four corners of the world find so fascinating about the pig? When did the human obsession with pigs begin, how did it develop through time and where is it heading? Why are pigs so special to some of us but not to others?

The American Mini Pig Association's expanded 2nd edition guide for potential, new, and seasoned mini pig owners. This book addresses topics related to adding and keeping a mini pig as a pet. Offering basic information on care, nutrition, health and disease, how to address bad behaviors, training, and more.

Live fire action grillin' and chillin' with you the listeners. We talk all things backyard cookin' and BBQ contests. Whatever your style, we welcome you into grillbilly heaven! So, put your crocs in 2-wheel drive and join us on the podcast as we start throwin' smoke and have some fun Wicked Pig style!New recording's each week on a charcoal scented Sunday.

Food and Drink make up a big part of our daily lives. The Dish Pig gets down and dirty each week, as host Nick Sherry talks to chefs, wine makers, bakers, restauranteurs, distillers, produce growers and others that bring their vision, products, creativity and passion to the culinary world. If you want to discover, learn and laugh as we meet the people behind the scenes of food and booze, this podcast is for you.

This short audiobook is a memoir of a guinea pig and his family, set in the 1960's through the 1990's. Mr. Bridgette was a real guinea pig adopted in 1995 by an animal loving family in a small northwest Ohio town. The family owned a variety of pets over the years. Among the most memorable pets were the guinea pigs. Mr. Bridgette was given the honor of writing his story. He remembers the details of his life as if it just happened yesterday.

From the New York Times bestselling authors and loving owners of Esther the Wonder Pig, comes a memoir about their new life on the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary, which is anything but boring. Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, had their lives turned upside down when they adopted their...

Entdecken Sie das Minischwein als Ihren treuen Begleiter. Treu, gehorsam und verspielt wie ein Hund, reinlich wie eine Katze und verblüffend intelligent. Das Minischwein ist ein Allrounder unter den Haustieren, welches sich immer größerer Beliebtheit erfreut. Dieser Ratgeber ist nicht nur ein Muss für Sie, wenn Sie sich ein Minischwein anschaffen möchten, sondern auch wenn Sie Hund, Katze oder Maus besitzen und sich gern näher mit interessanten Haustieren beschäftigen möchten.

Alle Tipps und Tricks rund um die Haltung eines der beliebtesten Haustiere in Mitteleuropa. Das Meerschweinchen gehört zweifelsohne zu den entzückendsten Nagern, die in zahlreichen Haushalten eine Heimat gefunden haben. Die richtige Haltung und Pflege der Tiere bildet eine wichtige Voraussetzung dafür, dass sie sich in der Umgebung von Menschen wohlfühlen und Nähe zulassen.

Herzlich willkommen in der Welt der Meerschweinchen. In diesem Buch geht es um wunderbare, sehr soziale und sehr verfressene Nagetiere. Es soll als eine kleine, aber bei Weitem nicht vollständige Einführung in die Welt der Meerschweinchen angesehen werden, vielleicht sogar als Ratgeber für Unentschlossene.

Kaninchen sind wunderbare, niedliche und gern zu beobachtende Lebewesen. Mit ihren großen Kulleraugen und manchmal überlangen Ohren ziehen sie nahezu jeden tierfreundlichen Menschen und vor allem Kinder in ihren Bann. Es gibt sie in allen erdenklichen Farben und Formen.