Capper's Farmer

Capper's Farmer

TEMPLE GRANDIN’S GUIDE TO WORKING WITH FARM ANIMALS

n this guide, award-winning author Temple Grandin’s fascinating explanations of how to analyze herd animals’ behavior and of how to understand how they think — (describing their senses, fears, instincts, and memories) — will help you handle your livestock more safely and effectively. You’ll learn to become a skilled observer of animal movement and behavior, and detailed illustrations will help you set up simple and efficient facilities for managing a small herd of 3 to 25 cattle or pigs, or 5 to 100 goats or sheep.

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