If you have looked at a pasture with cattle and sheep together, you’ve probably seen the cattle ignoring the sheep. That is what happens most of the time. Occasionally, when sheep and cattle are kept together you may see what looks like the cattle bullying or being overly pushy with the sheep. Why is it…
Sheep look calm and approachable, they seem like the type of animal that would like to be around people and would enjoy being petted. Do most farm sheep like being petted or is it only a few unusual sheep, like the sheep in petting zoos, that enjoy being petted? Most sheep do not like to…
A sheep is able to pick her lambs out of the mob (big group of sheep) and seems able to recognize other sheep that she is familiar with, but does that ewe have the same ability to recognize people? Can sheep distinguish their owners or caretakers from other people or is one person as good…
Sheep are becoming more popular as folks realize just how many places you can raise sheep. Once you decide that sheep farming is worth looking into, you need to know some basics, like costs to get started. We’ll go through some of the things that you’ll need to decide on before you get sheep, then…
On the colder days of the year, we are all glad to be inside and away from the frosty weather. What about our sheep? How do they handle the cold and when does it get too cold for the flock to be outside? Sheep prefer to be outside in the winter Sheep actually prefer to…
Lambs sometimes have foot or leg problems, maybe it’s because they are so much smaller than their moms or maybe they are just a little reckless! Either way, you need to figure out what is wrong so you can get it fixed up and healing. To do that, you need to know what’s causing the…
We commonly see sheep outside grazing in the pasture during the day, but what about at night? Do sheep need to be put inside for the evening or can they remain out in the pasture? Usually, sheep do not need to be locked up at night Generally speaking, sheep do not need to be locked…
We all love to get out and enjoy nature and sometimes a walk through the pasture looks wonderful, but is it okay, especially if there are sheep in the field? Is walking in the field with sheep common in your area? Is walking in the field with sheep or other animals a common practice in…
Dorset sheep are frequently seen on small farms across the country. They are popular sheep that have a few advantages over some of the other popular breeds, but are they the right sheep for you? We’ll go over both the good and the not so good about the breed so you can decide if Dorset…
You may be hoping for an easy, “just get ______ sheep and they will make you the most money”. I wish it were that easy or that straightforward! But, it’s not. That approach does not account for your resources or your needs, it’s more of a “do what the other person is doing” idea. To…