Transition From City Madness to Rural Bliss: Living in the Woods of Nova Scotia.

In this captivating personal account of a couple's departure from the madness of Vancouver city life to the solitude of a wooded homestead in Nova Scotia, the author relates the joys of returning to his childhood passions and seeking a life of self-sufficiency. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Nova Scotia's forests they begin the transition to a new, healthier lifestyle shared with their miniature Dachshund, Max, and a host of heritage poultry, including chickens, bantams, guinea fowl and geese, and a small herd of endearing goats. With more than 50 acres and a sturdy house they experience the daily delights of Nature all around them while growing as much organic food as possible and integrating into the rural community. The author shares much of his knowledge about raising poultry and keeping goats which will be of particular interest to those inclined to emulate his lifestyle.