Just Kidding: Stories and Reflections on Goats Giving Birth by Deborah Niemann

Since 2006, Deborah Niemann has been chronicling the births of goats on Antiquity Oaks Farm. In this ebook, she retells some of those stories and honestly discusses what went well and what didn't, what should have been done differently and what would not have mattered. You'll read 17 stories of goat births, from normal to tragic, including two c-sections.

There is nothing about goat ownership that creates more anticipation, excitement, frustration, and fear than birthing. It’s wonderful to walk into the barn one morning and see a couple of kids bouncing around and nursing. But it feels like you’ve been punched in the stomach when you walk in and see a distressed doe or a dead or malformed kid. If you’ve never seen a goat give birth before, you don’t really know if something is normal or not. Since 2006, Deborah Niemann has been chronicling the births of goats on Antiquity Oaks Farm. In this ebook, she retells some of those stories and honestly discusses what went well and what didn't, what should have been done differently and what would not have mattered. You'll read 17 stories of goat births, from normal to tragic, including two c-sections. Although nothing can take the place of real life experience, the goal of this book is to help new goat owners feel a little more prepared before their first goats give birth and to help more experienced owners feel even more confident.

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About Deborah Niemann

Deborah Niemann is a homesteader, writer, and self-sufficiency expert. In 2002, she relocated her family from the suburbs of Chicago to a 32 acre parcel on a creek "in the middle of nowhere". Together, they built their own home and began growing the majority of their own food. Sheep, pigs, cattle, goats, chickens, and turkeys supply meat, eggs and dairy products, while an organic garden and orchard provides fruit and vegetables. A highly sought-after speaker and workshop leader, Deborah presents extensively on topics including soapmaking, breadbaking, cheesemaking, composting and homeschooling. She is the author of three books: Homegrown and Handmade, Ecothrifty, and Raising Goats Naturally, as well as the ebook, Just Kidding: Stories and Reflections on Goats Giving Birth.

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The Ultimate Guide to Eclectus Parrots by Kirsten Badham

The Ultimate Guide to Eclectus Parrots is a comprehensive eBook dedicated to assisting companion Eclectus owners. Penned by an Eclectus specialist and self confessed parrot addict, the Author writes in a friendly easy to read manner. She provides information and advice based on over a decade of experience keeping and breeding companion Eclectus parrots.

The Ultimate Guide to Eclectus Parrots is a comprehensive eBook dedicated to assisting companion Eclectus owners. Penned by an Eclectus specialist and self confessed parrot addict, the Author writes in a friendly easy to read manner. She provides information and advice based on over a decade of experience keeping and breeding companion Eclectus parrots. With 48 chapters and over 140 full color photos this book sets itself apart from any Eclectus book on the market. Eckie lovers everywhere can feel confident knowing they are providing their Eclectus with the best care possible.



Topics covered in the book:



About Eclectus

Eckies in the wild

The Miracle of life

Battle of the sexes

Choosing your Eclectus

Choosing the right breeder

The importance of follow up service

Vet checks

The dangers of buying an unweaned bird

Caring for your Eclectus

Cage size and setup

Bringing your new Eckie home

Bonding

The blinking game

Establishing a routine

Baby calls and noise factor

The Eclectus diet

Dietary needs

Sprouted seed

Egg and biscuit

Recipes

Eclectus health

The Eclectus molt

Born to fly

Poop’ology

Weight checks

The importance of worming

Nail trimming

Stress bars and feather barring

Mising toes

Eckie safe plants

Dangers

Heavy metal poisoning

Household dangers

Abuse and neglect – there is no excuse

Emergency care

First aid kit

Emergency care

Crop impaction/stasis

Eclectus Behavior

Eckie body language

Eye pinning

Ghost chasing

Bad dreams

Freeze!

Eyes wide open

Zombie kids

Training

Showering with your parrot

Harness training

Recall training

Teaching your Eckie to talk

Eclectus Challenges

Hormonal Eckies

Introducing a second Eckie

What to do if your parrot escapes

Playtime

It’s time to play

DIY toys

Final word

About Kirsten Badham

Kirsten Badham is a parrot lover and Eclectus specialist. She has spent over a decade keeping, breeding and working with companion Eclectus and has devoted much of her life to caring for and understanding these beautiful parrots.



Kirsten has extensively researched the behavioural traits, mannerisms and temperament of this enigmatic species. She continues to study their dietary requirements, hormone fluctuations, breeding, health, incubation, hand raising, psychological requirements and developmental patterns. Her knowledge and understanding of the species enables her to assist people from around the world care for these amazing parrots.



Kirsten has enjoyed success breeding Eclectus in a communal setting with a strong focus on providing her breeding pairs with an abundance of mental stimulus. She has also written articles for the Australian Bird Keeper, Parrots Magazine and the Parrots Society of Australia.



Kirsten and her husband, Jason, recently chose to retire their breeding parrots. Their focus is to help educate owners and better the lives of parrots everywhere. With one reference book completed, they are currently working on to the next manuscript.

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