Starter Flock Tips
Are you considering getting a starter flock of sheep? Here are some tips to think about before you go shopping for your first flock. What is your purpose in owning sheep? This is the first question...
View ArticleThree Advantages of Keeping A Small Flock Of Sheep
Keeping a small flock of sheep has it’s own set of challenges and advantages. A few years ago, I wrote a blog post on the challenges small flock owners face. Today, I will focus on three advantages of...
View ArticleA Guide To Lamb Proofing Your Barn
Before your lambs are born you need to think about how to lamb proof your barn to prevent accidents from happening. I write this post with a heavy heart after losing a beautiful ewe lamb to an...
View ArticleWhy Is My Lamb Hunched Up?
The speed with which a brand new lamb pulls itself up onto its spindly legs, gets acquainted with its mother and learns to nurse, and begins to hobble – then hop – then frolic – around the barnyard is...
View ArticleSix Things To Look For In Choosing A Large Animal Vet
Though most shepherds I know do much of their own “vet work” for their flock, each one will tell you there are times when you need a reliable large animal vet. Finding a vet you are compatible with is...
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