Animals

If bees today need our help, it does not mean we should increase the number of hives to compensate for the scarcity of their natural habitats: it is important to give them the opportunity to return to their wild nature. Bernard Bertrand and David Giroux guide you towards a caring practice, respectful of bees and their living conditions, through the biodiversity hive - also known as a "refuge hive" - focused on preservation rather than production. Learn to observe your hive to understand what is happening inside, and step by step, build your own models in wood or woven straw. Questions and answers, concrete examples, and numerous photos enrich this practical manual, documented and based on the authors' experiences with these beautiful creatures. You are now ready to invite and welcome these exceptional pollinators into your home, naturally and under the best conditions. What if you became a beekeeper yourself?

How not to be amazed at the sight of a dragonfly? Creating a pond is a powerful lever to restore biodiversity and introduce children to the beauty of nature! It is also one of the best ways to create water reserves for watering the garden and vegetable patch. Frédéric Proniewski presents all the techniques for simply creating a natural pond, a water reservoir, or a swimming pond. A significant part of the book is devoted to the animals and plants that will enrich this new environment.

With a little time, some wood, and this guide in hand, it is easy to act in favor of the wildlife around us! Hundreds of drawings and photos, as well as numerous tips – from installation to maintenance, including assistance with feeding – guide you step by step in this adventure. You don't need to be a skilled handyman to build a nest box, a shelter, a feeder, or a waterer. Clear, precise, and dimensioned plans will allow you to easily make 47 beautiful pieces. Birds are in the spotlight, but small mammals, insects, and amphibians are not forgotten. Practical, this book provides some guidance to identify 47 species, as well as to better understand their habitat and behavior. Today, the urgency to preserve biodiversity is great. Building shelters adapted to common fauna is a simple gesture that fits into a naturalist and eco-citizen approach. Book recommended by the LPO.

Raising your own chickens is an excellent way to increase self-sufficiency while ensuring the quality of the eggs you consume. But which chickens exactly? How to set them up, feed them, and take care of them on a daily basis while respecting their well-being, in an ecological and cost-effective manner? Drawing on his extensive experience, Hervé Husson answers all these practical questions in this book and reveals his secrets as a chicken farmer.

Marie Fischer and Clément Baillet practice a "poetic agriculture" on their farm in the Landes region, a kind of specifications favoring ancient breeds, respecting environmental resources, natural production methods, on-site processing, and local distribution. Passionate and devoted to their goats, they share their expertise in this guide to enable everyone to get started. Whether the goal is to maintain an open space, raise a few dwarf goats in the garden, or create a small productive farm and make cheese, the principles presented in this book remain the same.

This book is the story of a personal adventure: that of Lauriane and Charles, who have decided to become farmers. In the 21st century, it's quite a novel! It is based on several years of experience gained on the ground in their small farm (less than 5 hectares).

Manual for small-scale breeding of broiler chickens, laying hens, and dairy goats In 2008, Dominic Lamontagne and his partner Amélie decided to settle in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides with their two children, motivated by the desire to escape the city, to take the keys to the countryside, and to learn to feed themselves. To their surprise, the project faced numerous regulatory obstacles. Despite these constraints, they managed to establish a subsistence farm on less than a hectare of cleared land, comprising a small number of dairy goats, laying hens, and broiler chickens.

Have you ever thought about having ducks in your garden? In addition to being endearing and easy to raise, Indian Runner ducks are incredibly efficient at regulating populations of slugs and snails. They can live in the vegetable garden without damaging the plants and are able to weave between the vegetables in search of their favorite prey. To top it off, the ducks lay excellent eggs in large numbers throughout the year. Damien Dekarz takes us on a journey to discover the species and shares all his tips for successful breeding. He teaches us how to take care of ducks by considering their needs: number of individuals, space, nesting/sleeping area, fencing, food, predators... Then he focuses on the ducks' life in the vegetable garden: good plant associations, routes, protections... Reproduction, diseases, cohabitation with other animals, building a pond, and of course, egg collection are also discussed. This book will help you naturally limit gastropods. Whether you are a gardener, nursery worker, or professional market gardener, these amazing waterfowl will be your allies for a productive garden rich in biodiversity.

''For the Happiness of Bees'', could have been the title of this work, the result of a lifetime of experience devoted to beekeeping. The round divisible hive is a plea for the simple realization of hives, but also for their management in harmony with the biology and ecology of bees. The relevance of the argument quickly becomes apparent: "But why didn't anyone think of this before?" exclaims one from the first pages of the book. As a seasoned educator, Gilbert Veuille imparts to us, step by step, a teaching accessible to all. His method ensures both good health for the colony and a significant honey harvest…