This early work is a fascinating read for any small-holding enthusiast or historian of small-scale farming, which contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Introduction - The Laws of Nature - Proportional Allocation of the Farm - Flower, Vegetable and Fruit Growing - Manures and Manuring - The Poultry Plant - Milk Production - The Indispensable Goat - Home-grown Pork and Bacon - Some Intensive Side-lines - Horse or Motor-car? - Planning and Erecting the Farm Buildings - Repairs and Renovations - The Ins and Outs of Marketing - Book-keeping As...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to keeping goats, with information on breeds, housing, milking, and all other aspects. A highly accessible and novice-friendly handbook, The Indispensable Goat will be of considerable utility to those with little previous experience, and would make for a handy addition to collections of farming literature. Contents include: The Indispensable Goat, The Chief Breeds, Selecting the Goat, Housing, Internal Fittings, Litter, Feeding, Suggested Rations, Breeding, Selecting the Mule, Mating, Kidding, Weaning, General Management, Milking, Utensils, etc....