Sheep

Most people have had an unfortunate experience of carelessly tossing a wool sweater into the laundry, only to find a half-sized shirt when they pull it out of the dryer.  … Read Post

Depending on your flock, you might hear a litany of bleats and baas when you walk outside.  In other sheep, you might notice a quieter countenance.  After a while, you … Read Post

Blackberry bushes are a force to be reckoned with and can take ages to fully uproot from your backyard or garden. Conversely, sheep (and, of course, goats) are some of … Read Post

Bathing your sheep is a bit of an arduous process. It’s all the more difficult if you don’t have the right materials for the job! If you’re out of sheep-specific … Read Post

Have you ever gone to a party where you only knew the two people you came with? Sheep follow each other around a lot like you would follow your friends … Read Post

If you’ve owned sheep for any period, you’ve probably noticed how keen they are on headbutting. This behavior is especially common in rams, but ewes certainly aren’t immune to it! … Read Post

One of the most fun things about owning sheep is watching them eat pretty much everything they can reach.  Foragers like sheep get into all kinds of things they aren’t … Read Post

Rain and other weather can make keeping hay dry difficult. The result of wet hay is mold growth, most of which is relatively unharmful; the exception being some species of … Read Post

Wild sheep survive quite well without shearing, as they shed their lighter wool seasonally. However, domesticated sheep, such as the popular Merino sheep, with thick, heavy wool, depend on humans … Read Post

With the rise in popularity of goat herds used for clearing brush and lawn maintenance, you may wonder if sheep will serve the same purpose.  These livestock types are known … Read Post