Keeping Urban Livestock: A Comprehensive Guide by Sherry Willis

Are you fascinated by the idea of keeping livestock in an urban setting? If so, you're not alone. More and more people are venturing into urban farming, seeking a sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle right in the heart of the city. In this comprehensive guide, renowned urban farmer Sherry Willis shares her expertise and insights into successfully keeping urban livestock.

The Urban Livestock Movement

As cities expand and green spaces become limited, the concept of urban farming is gaining significant popularity. Not only does it allow individuals to have access to fresh, organic produce, but it also provides an opportunity for them to rear their own livestock for personal consumption.

Sherry Willis, an urban farming pioneer, has been at the forefront of this movement. With over 15 years of experience in raising livestock in an urban environment, her passion and knowledge are unrivaled. This guide serves as a testament to her commitment to help others achieve their urban farming dreams.

Keeping Urban Livestock

by Sherry Willis([Print Replica] Kindle Edition)

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	399 pages
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Benefits of Urban Livestock

The benefits of keeping urban livestock go beyond mere self-sufficiency. Urban farming can bring communities together, foster a sense of shared responsibility, and promote sustainable living. Additionally, rearing livestock in an urban setting helps reduce transportation distances for food, thereby minimizing the carbon footprint.

Sherry Willis emphasizes the importance of responsible animal husbandry and highlights how urban livestock can contribute to a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. Her insights are invaluable for both beginners and experienced urban farmers alike.

An Extensive Guide for Success

Sherry Willis covers a wide range of topics in her urban livestock guide. From choosing the right livestock for your space and resources to providing suitable housing and nutrition, she leaves no stone unturned. Her expertise extends to chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, and even bees. Whether you're interested in starting with a small backyard flock or exploring larger livestock options, this guide has you covered.

Furthermore, the guide delves into the legal aspects of keeping livestock in an urban environment. Sherry provides insights into local regulations and permits, ensuring readers are well-informed and compliant with the law.

Providing Care and Enrichment

Keeping urban livestock goes beyond just providing shelter and food. Sherry Willis emphasizes the importance of proper care and enrichment to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals. From exercise and socialization to disease prevention and veterinary care, this guide offers practical advice on how to raise happy and healthy livestock.

Moreover, Sherry discusses how to maximize the space available in urban settings, offering tips and tricks to optimize the living conditions for your animals. She also discusses innovative methods of waste management, including composting and utilizing animal manure as fertilizer, which further contribute to sustainable urban farming practices.

Join the Urban Livestock Revolution

Whether you have a small backyard or a rooftop garden, keeping urban livestock is an exciting endeavor that has the potential to transform your lifestyle. Sherry Willis' comprehensive guide equips you with the necessary knowledge to embark on this journey successfully. Her passion and expertise shine through every page, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in urban farming.

So, are you ready to embrace the urban livestock revolution? Order a copy of Sherry Willis' guide and start building your own self-sufficient oasis in the midst of the city.

Keeping Urban Livestock

by Sherry Willis([Print Replica] Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2267 KB
Print length	:	399 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE

Since the birth of the first city, urban livestock keeping has been practiced. It is only in the last 200 years that it has been possible for food to be transported vast distances.

This book will help you decide if urban livestock keeping is something you would like to do and give you the basics to get started. We’ll discuss whether keeping urban livestock is right for you, advantages and difficulties of keeping livestock in an urban setting, necessary preparations, and different animals and their care. Each topic will be covered in an honest, straightforward manner backed by years of animal husbandry experience in both rural and urban settings.