Practical Sheep Keeping

Practical Sheep Farming

Written by Kim Cardell, this comprehensive guide provides practical advice on raising and managing sheep, particularly for small-flock owners. It covers flock selection, housing, fencing, feeding, breeding, lambing, health care, shearing, and marketing. Drawing on the author's experience in sheep keeping and agricultural journalism, the book helps both beginners and experienced farmers maintain healthy flocks and manage their operations effectively.

Key Features:

• Guides readers through starting and managing a sheep flock
• Explains sheep selection and purchasing
• Covers fencing, shelter, housing, and handling
• Discusses breeding, genetics, and flock improvement
• Provides guidance on nutrition, grassland, and crops
• Explains wool production and shearing practices
• Addresses routine health care and disease prevention
• Covers lambing and newborn lamb rearing
• Introduces sheep marketing and farm business management
• Includes over 120 black-and-white photographs and diagrams