Since sheep eat grass and your lawn is always in need of mowing, could you combine the two and have sheep mow your lawn for you? Sheep can mow lawns as long as you have an adequate fence, sectioned off plants you do not want the sheep to eat, a way to water them and…
In the vast majority of flocks, the sheep will need to be fed hay, at least in the winter when the grass is not regrowing. How often do sheep need to be fed? Is once a day fine or would it be better for you and the flock for them to eat twice a day?…
Sheep have plenty of grass to eat in the growing season, after all, if you are mowing your lawn then the pastures are growing, too! But…what about when the grass stops growing, what do sheep eat in the winter? In the winter, sheep eat stored forages, like hay or haylage. If there is extra pasture,…
Sheep are a wonderful and versatile animal to have. It’s no wonder they are growing in popularity, for both large and small acreages! Once you get your flock, what should you feed them and what feeds should you avoid? Sheep grow well on grass, hay and haylage, with stored forages (hay) eaten in the non…
For beginners, it can be confusing to know what your sheep should be eating and what you should not be feeding them. What is the best food for sheep and what do you feed them if you can’t find it? In general, the best food for sheep is grass. Alternative feeds for sheep, depending upon…
We know sheep love to eat grass in the summer! But… sometimes you need to feed your sheep something else, like during the winter when the grass stops growing. What can sheep eat besides grass? Sheep can eat many foods in addition to grass, including hay or haylage, some vegetables, bark of small trees and…
Is your yard growing a little too well? Now you’ve got plenty of extra grass that needs to be eaten down! What animal will be best suited to eat that grass and leave your place looking good when they are done? Sheep are the best farm animal to eat your extra grass. If you have…
Sheep look great out grazing in a pasture! I love to see happy sheep eating grass. But is grazing sheep on your pasture really good for the pasture plants and the soil underneath? Sheep do not ruin pastures. Properly managed sheep improve pasture quality and performance. However, mismanagement of any grazing animals, including sheep, can…