Will your flock make money? That is a tough question to answer, since the real answer is “it depends”. But, since “it depends” is not a helpful answer in the slightest, let’s dig into the things that will be helpful. Let me be upfront with you, you’ll have to do some math here and do…
Sheep are becoming more popular and for good reason, they are a family friendly livestock that fits well into many situations, even folks with minimal acreage available. Since raising your own flock has potential and you have the space to put them, the only thing left is to figure out if raising sheep going to…
Dorper sheep have come on strong as a top breed for producing market lambs in the country. If there are a few sheep raisers in your area, chances are you have a Dorper flock or two pretty close to home. With so many breeds of sheep available, what is it about the Dorper that makes…
Suffolk sheep are the big, black headed sheep that you see on small farms and in show rings across the country. What is it that makes Suffolk sheep special and has them topping the list again and again? Weight of rams 250-350 pounds Weight of ewes 180-250 pounds Appearance tall, polled, shiny black head and…
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…
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…
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…
Merino sheep are one of the most well established sheep breeds in the world. They are now, as they have been in the past, a major influence in the sheep industry. With all of the other sheep breeds available, what is so special about this breed that sheep farmers and ranchers continue to choose Merinos?…
Once you have decided to buy a small flock of sheep, the next thing to consider is daily expenses like hay and other occasional care, like deworming or vet care. What will your costs be to maintain and care for your sheep once you have them? We’ll walk through the costs you can expect to…