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How about a touch of miniature country life in your garden? Quail are adorable mini chickens and keeping them is not difficult. You will find out which types of quail there are, which ones are particularly suitable for keeping and everything that goes into ensuring that the chickens live happily and healthily - from housing to feeding, brooding and rearing chicks to your own quail eggs for the kitchen - you will find out all this in this friendly guide. 96 pages.

We want to keep sheep!How to keep your own sheep and do everything rightHobby sheep farmer Willi and his family show what's importantWith the best tips and tricks for healthy sheepDo you want a nature-related balance to your everyday work routine and some country life feeling behind your house? With the gentle and affectionate sheep you are guaranteed to find balance and peace. This guide tells you all the important things that are involved in sheep farming, authentically from Will and his family. Browse and find out almost incidentally what is important in practice.

Find out everything about Oxymel. Book with 160 pages.Much earlier than the famous apple cider vinegar cure, Oxymel vitalized the health of our ancestors as a medicine and elixir of life. Ancient sources already report on the amazing healing powers of sour honey, which was recommended for respiratory diseases and to strengthen Greek athletes, among other things. It was also valued in the Middle Ages. In China it is considered a remedy, and in Russia it is a popular morning drink after getting up.Even today, the medicine made from honey and vinegar has outstanding health potential.The honey-vinegar drink, to which different medicinal herbs can be added as required, is a healthy alternative to alcoholic tinctures. It is used as a remedy and tonic for numerous ailments, but is also an excellent prophylactic against many illnesses.Areas of application for Oxymel:Strengthening the immune systemStrengthening the digestive systemStrengthening the cardiovascular systemStrengthening the nervesGeneral strengthening and supplying the body with vital nutrients

Homemade!Whether fresh pies, air-dried homemade sausages or spicy brawn: pamper family, friends and guests with simply home-made specialties!An experienced practitioner will teach you step by step Learn the basics of making sausage in your own kitchen. Over 100 recipes Classic sausage specialties such as Debreziner, Gttingen and Augsburger, Nuremberg bratwurst, Thuringian red sausage and Carinthian house sausage, Cervelat and Hungarian salami ...< br> Regional specialties and new recipes such as Italian black pudding with red wine, pumpkin or potato sausage ... Aspic: pepper stilt, Kassel rind stomach, eel in vegetable aspic, carp aspic, turkey and pepper aspic... Pat Paris, ham and cheese pt, wild duck terrine, poultry and mushroom pt, spinach and salmon pt, smoked fish terrine...

​Fishing – Sustainable and EcologicalFishing means experiencing nature – and that's precisely why responsible interaction with the environment and waterways plays such an important role.This book shows how modern and sustainable fishing can work in practice.Whether it's using stone instead of lead, pollutant-free soft plastic lures, or alternatives to products containing microplastics:You'll learn about various ways to be more environmentally conscious while still fishing successfully.Practical tips and easy-to-implement solutions help protect waterways and habitats.This way, the joy of fishing and sustainability can be meaningfully combined. 160 pages.A practical guide for anglers who consciously avoid lead and microplastics and want to pursue their hobby in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

536 breeds of chickens, bantams, turkeys, guinea fowl, geese, ducks and pigeons Portrait The entire diversity of breed poultry in one volume! A compact reference work for small animal breeders, hobby pet owners and self-sufficient people. Do you love running ducks or would you like to keep a colorful flock of chickens? Here you will find all breeds of poultry: chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, geese, ducks and pigeons. 536 recognized poultry breeds and colors are presented in detailed descriptions and with 850 color photos. Pictograms with all the information about characteristic properties, benefits, laying performance, show and breeding value make the book an ideal companion for exhibitions and poultry shows.

Over 200 simple and traditional children's games for every week, every age and every weather!Sometimes ~ All it takes is a thread of wool, a rubber band or a piece of chalk to keep children entertained for hours. But do you remember exactly how you used to do that as a child? How do you fold a pop bag again, what were the steps for the rubber twist or how did you actually have to jump in Heaven and Hell? Country Games takes you back to your childhood and gives your children and their friends lots of happy hours. We have collected over 200 children's games and craft ideas from the past and explain to you exactly how they work - games for every week, every age and every weather. ~THE AUTHORSAndr Lorenz, born in 1967, is a journalist and publisher from Munich with a particular passion for the Alpine country, its traditions and how they can be interpreted in a modern way. Together with the illustrator and graphic designer Jutta Lugert from Bavarian Swabia, he brings back memories of the past with the Greetings God series in the country. 120 pages.

Indispensable for hobby chicken keepers and those who would like to become one, as well as for small animal breeders and exhibition visitors: This compact reference work presents 182 breeds in 366 color photos. A photo each of a rooster and a hen shows examples of standard representatives of the breed. The handy book provides information at a glance about the breeding history, breed characteristics and all important characteristics, special features, colors, laying performance and use of the different chickens and bantams. 192 pages.

216 Obstsorten auf einen Blick – kompakt, übersichtlich und praxisnah. Der Taschenatlas Obst stellt 216 neue und bewährte Obstsorten mit aussagekräftigen Fotos und leicht verständlichen Kurzbeschreibungen vor. Neben Baum- und Strauchobstarten finden Sie auch Erdbeersorten sowie zahlreiche empfehlenswerte Wildobstarten. Ein Farbleitsystem und übersichtliche Symbole erleichtern die Orientierung und helfen dabei, Sorten schnell zu vergleichen. Der Atlas unterstützt Sie beim Erkennen der verschiedenen Obstsorten und gibt praktische Hinweise zu Verwendung, Verarbeitung und Anbau. Zu jeder Sorte finden Sie wichtige Informationen zu Herkunft, Wuchs, Befruchtung, Ertrag, Resistenzen, Unterlagen und Anbaueignung. Zusätzlich zeigt der Atlas, für welche Einsatzbereiche die jeweilige Sorte geeignet ist – vom Hausgarten über den Erwerbs- und Bioanbau bis hin zur Mostherstellung oder Streuobstwiese. Ein praktischer Begleiter für Gärtner, Selbstversorger und alle, die sich für Obstsorten interessieren.221 Farbfotos, 126 Seiten.

successful sheep farmer, as well as the trainee or consultant, needs a broad knowledge of sheep. Among other things, he must know the requirements for animal behavior, nutrition, pasture, husbandry, stables and animal health. Outdoor production also requires special skills. The maintenance of cultural landscapes and nature conservation areas is one of the other tasks of sheep farming. You will also find a separate chapter in the book on the current topic of herd protection. The practice-oriented preparation of the content is supported by numerous photos.

Futter- und Zeigerpflanzen im Alpenraum verstehenDieser Praxisführer beschreibt über 60 wertvolle Futter- und Zeigerpflanzen im Alpenraum. Jede Pflanze wird auf einer Doppelseite mit Detailfotos vorgestellt, die es dem Leser ermöglichen, sie im Gelände zu bestimmen.Das Besondere: Der Autor hebt hervor, wo die Pflanzen vorkommen und was ihre Standortansprüche sind. Zusätzlich beleuchtet er sowohl den landwirtschaftlichen Wert der Pflanzen, wie auch Nutzungsmöglichkeiten für Küche oder Hausapotheke. Zeigerpflanzen geben Hinweise darauf, wie es um die Versorgung mit Wasser und Nährstoffen am Standort bestellt ist. Daraus lassen sich Bewirtschaftungsfehler erkennen und Maßnahmen ableiten. Das macht den Praxisführer Almpflanzen zu einem praktischen Begleiter für Almbauern, Landschaftsökologen und Wanderer. 160 Seiten.Der Autor: Boden- und Vegetationsökologe Mag. Dr. Andreas Bohner ist wissenschaftlicher Leiter der Abteilung Umweltökologie an der HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in Irdning, Steiermark. Er ist u. a. Dozent an der Universität für Bodenkultur, Wien.

The methods of preservation are varied. They range from freezing or drying to sterilizing (boiling), fermenting, pickling in vinegar, oil and alcohol to preserving with salt or sugar and are explained in detail in this book. Over 150 recipes prove that preserving goes far beyond pickles, sauerkraut &~ Chutney goes out. Delicacies such as peppers stuffed with cabbage, pickled garlic, mushrooms in herbal vinegar, lactic sour pumpkin vegetables, soup seasoning and much more are included in the extensive practical book, as are healing home remedies made from vegetables and herbs such as onion smear, black radish juice or potato wraps.

​Into the glass – homemade suppliesIf the garden, market or vegetable box produces more than you can use fresh, preserving is the ideal solution.This book shows you how to easily preserve fruits, vegetables, herbs and mushrooms and enjoy them all year round.Whether canning, preserving, hot filling, dehydrating, drying, pickling, freezing or fermenting - author Sue Ivan explains the different methods step by step. You will find out which technology is suitable for which foods and what is important in terms of storage, hygiene and preparation.Practical tips help to avoid typical mistakes.With 90 varied recipes, you can then get right down to business.From fruity syrups and spicy pickled vegetables to homemade pasta sauce, the recipes offer numerous ideas for a colorful pantry.Ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy seasonal food for longer, use their own harvest and reduce food waste.The book is produced in a climate-positive way, printed cradle-to-cradle and offered plastic-free. 248 pages.

Incl. Propagation &~ GraftingWhen and how do you prune fruit trees? Year after year, not only professional fruit growers are faced with this decision, for whom the question can become necessary for their survival, but also many home garden owners for whom the correct professional care of their trees is simply a sincere concern. Whether pome, stone or berry fruit Whether it's a spindle bush, a quarter trunk or a half trunk, whether it's free-standing or growing on a scaffold, the practical book The Professional Fruit Tree Pruning by Andreas Spornberger is now a useful guide for professionals and hobby gardeners on how to prune correctly. In addition to the growth phases of different types of fruit, the corresponding training steps are shown in order to achieve the desired shape and at the same time the best yield. The necessary pruning measures for trees as well as for bushes and soft fruit are presented in words and with many pictures. The development of each tree is documented over several years in numerous color photos! Extra section on grafting and grafting of fruit!

Find out everything about feeding, husbandry, health, marketing and economics. New findings on animal welfare, animal-friendly husbandry and animal welfare indicators are discussed, as well as the environmental impact, the CO2 footprint or health aspects of eating quail eggs or meat. Even if you are a newcomer, this book will give you the basics that will enable you to be self-sufficient with delicious quail eggs. 144 pages.

Here the most natural form - cattle farming in grassland areas - can particularly score points! The specialist book describes how quality beef can be produced in the most diverse areas of cattle fattening in grassland areas. There are valuable tips on keeping suckler cows and young cattle, on fattening oxen, calves and young bulls, on raising young animals and also on fattening old cows for quality products.

Really good chicken feed. Healthy and natural superfood for chickens, quails, pigeons &~ Co. Collect, grow, mix yourself. Whether chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, quails or other poultry: they all enjoy natural, home-mixed food. The trend is towards local superfoods, which not only offer your poultry variety on the menu, but also strengthen the immune system and the sensitive gastrointestinal tract. From herbs, fruits and vegetables to grains, seeds and nuts to minerals, oils and leftover food - in this book you will find out which superfood is suitable for what and how you can collect it yourself, preserve it and process it. Your poultry will thank you! 120 color photos, 128 pages.

There are a few things to consider when it comes to proving your expertise and using the chainsaw correctly. This book shows you everything you need to know to prove your chainsaw expertise: technology, structure and function as well as instructions for the correct practical use of the chainsaw. You will also receive detailed information on maintenance and care. With over 200 photos clearly presented and illustrated, no questions remain unanswered. Author: Ralf Grieer, Michael Neub, 128 pages.

Healthy sauerkraut? Definitely, because the power herb can do a lot: it helps cleanse the intestines, is an effective protection against stomach and intestinal ulcers, strengthens the immune system, can reduce the risk of cancer, supports your body in detoxification and helps you achieve your dream figure. Still questions? Find out here how to get the most out of sauerkraut and sauerkraut juice for your health and how you can easily make sauerkraut yourself. Susanne Irmler-Martin also explains the traditional history of sauerkraut and has collected and written down numerous fine recipes for salads, soups, classics, vegetarian dishes, oven dishes, exotic dishes and drinks for you.

This volume of our successful seriesLand und Werken ~ is about sausage in the truest sense of the word: crunchy from the hand, fresh from the grill or spread on bread - sausage is and remains a German cultural asset, especially if you prepare them yourself. Whether classic sausage recipes, regional delicacies such as Bregenwurst, Thuringian and Nuremberg Rostbratwurst or international sausage recipes such as Merguez, Chorizo and Boerewors - self-catering professional Carsten Bothe explains in a practical, practical way and with clear step-by-step pictures how and with what best to make the sausage skins and can fill glasses. Instructions and recipes for cooked sausages, mettwurst, salami and black pudding are also presented. A comprehensive how-to section with all the necessary equipment makes it easy to get started and you will soon be able to enjoy your first homemade sausage. 160 pages, flexible cover.

​Homemade Sausages, Jellies a Pâtés – Simple, Honest, DeliciousSausage making is fun – and tastes best when homemade!Homemade butcher Bernhard Gahm demonstrates in over 80 recipes how to easily make classic sausages, jellies, and pâtés – from hearty liverwurst to delicate game pâté in shortcrust pastry.He also provides numerous tips for meat processing and shows how to do it even without professional equipment.This way, you retain full control over ingredients and flavor – for authentic enjoyment from your own kitchen.142 color photos, 160 pages.

Whether bitter-tart, fruity or sweet, almost 150 liqueurs and schnapps made from local berries, flowers, herbs and fruits guarantee a delicious taste experience without much effort! Herbal bitters and nut spirit made from green nuts, pine and juniper spirit, apple grain, strawberry-sloe and dead-nettle liqueur...pull Williams pears yourself in the bottle! Elderberry wine, yarrow sparkling wine, Waldbeister punch...A separate chapter is dedicated to citrus fruits and exotic fruits. 160 pages

This book clearly explains the correct procedure and how to avoid sources of error when sharpening countless different cutting tools. ~After a while of use, every good, sharp tool becomes dull, whether in agriculture , workshop, kitchen or garden. If you don't want to use professional sharpening services, then you need good instructions on how to use a sharpening steel or whetstone correctly. 144 pages.From kitchen knives to hunting knives Garden tools of all kinds Sharpen scissors, tools etc.

You can learn to shear sheep. The author, herself a professional sheep shearer who works worldwide, describes all the relevant sheep shearing techniques for floor and bench shearing step by step. Successful sheep shearers are presented in portraits. A chapter on the end product wool from sheep and health tips for sheep shearers round off the topic.