Running a Small Flock of Sheep

Small Flock Sheep Farming

Running a Small Flock of Sheep by David G. Hinton is a practical guide for beginners and small-scale sheep farmers. It covers farm planning, infrastructure, handling, nutrition, health, breeding, lamb care, and weaner management, along with wool and meat production. The book also explains sheep disease diagnosis, prevention, and control to help readers manage their flocks confidently and effectively.

Key Features:

• Introduces the fundamentals of small-scale sheep farming
• Explains farm planning, infrastructure, and production economics
• Covers safe sheep handling and animal welfare responsibilities
• Provides guidance on sheep nutrition and condition scoring
• Explores breeding management and reproductive care
• Discusses lamb care and weaner management
• Covers wool production and prime lamb production
• Explains common sheep diseases and their diagnosis
• Provides practical advice on disease prevention and control
• Suitable for beginner farmers, smallholders, and sheep owners