Sheep

There are many options to keep your wooly friends comfortable and happy.  Different farmers swear by different methods.  How do you pick what bedding is best for your sheep? The … Read Post

What do you think of when you hear the word “shepherd”?  The answer is probably protection, safety, or something related.  Shepherd is synonymous now with guidance rather than specifically with … Read Post

Farmers fertilize pastures for quick, nutrient-dense growth to support their livestock. Farmers often want to pasture their sheep right after the pasture has been fertilized. It is far safer to … Read Post

In the U.S., lamb is the most popular form of sheep meat, and you don’t see mutton nearly as often.  There are multiple reasons for lamb being the most widely … Read Post

The focus of your sheep’s diet is likely high-fiber pasture grass and hay. But what about supplemental treats? Is bread safe to feed your sheep? Sheep should not be fed … Read Post

All animals sleep and all animals have to sleep somewhere! If you own sheep, are looking to own sheep, or simply find them interesting, you’ve likely wondered at some point … Read Post

Few farm animals manage to capture our hearts quite as well as sheep.  Sheep often have a sense of innocence matched with a fluffy exterior making young baby lambs a … Read Post

There’s a sense of satisfaction in using garden waste to feed your animals. Many backyard farm enthusiasts think feeding lawn clippings to their livestock is a fine idea. Using the … Read Post

Sheep’s wool has been used for centuries to make garments, rugs, and tapestries. There are over 200 recognized sheep breeds worldwide, and there are several wool categories. The finest wools … Read Post