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xvii, 324 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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English
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Raise hogs in a healthy, profitable manner with expert guidance and practical advice from long-time hog farmer Kelly Klober. Whether you're a small farmer or an artisanal breeder, this comprehensive guide gives you everything you need to know to be successful. Learn how to choose the right breed for your farm; oversee breeding, birthing, and nursing; manage safe, humane housing and fencing options; butcher your hogs and process the pork; and effectively...
3) Pigs
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English
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and care of pigs.
4) Pigs
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of pigs, including how they are raised on a farm.
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Taking care of pigs can be so much fun. That's exactly what children will learn in this delightful book about tending to pigs on a farm. Readers are introduced to the lovable pigs Dudley and Tulip as the narrator and her sister feed, water, and play with them. The familiar and endearing characters and appealing subject matter are sure to hold the attention of beginning readers. Each page is made complete by playful illustrations.
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304 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"When Joanne Lefson took on a piglet at her animal shelter, the young sow proceeded to eat everything in her stable but a paint brush. In a flash of inspiration, Joanne attempted to introduce the pig to the art of painting - and thus Pigcasso was born. Starting out with a humble canvas on the sanctuary wall, Pigcasso's paintings are now owned by the likes of George Clooney, she has a Swatch watch design partnership, a wine label, and has eclipsed...
7) Olivia
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Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.
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Pigs are a very special breed of animal in that they can be almost as much a pet as they are a potential source of meat and income. The proper raising of pigs is much disputed for this reason and there are multiple ways to go about it. This book provides every necessary detail you need to start raising pigs immediately, from selecting the breed of your pigs to how they will be fed. You will learn the difference between pigs that are raised for meat...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 24 cm
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English
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When Pickles the pig becomes very ill and needs a blood transfusion, his human parents find a huge sow that can help, and that also needs a forever home. Includes additional facts about the real Pickles and Tickles.
14) Little pink pup
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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Pink, a piglet who is the runt of the litter, is adopted by Tink, a dachshund who is nursing a litter of her own, and Pink is raised in the house along with the puppies. Based on a true story.
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63 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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English
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Wanting a pet pig more than anything, two siblings finally convince their mother that they are ready for the responsibility before tackling the realities of pet care that prove to be more than they bargained for.
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