If you are thinking about getting into raising sheep, you’ll want to know a few of the economics around keeping sheep, mainly if they are expensive to raise. Sheep are expensive to raise if your feed costs or predation are high or your management is poor. Sheep are not expensive to raise if you have…
Sheep are wonderful livestock to raise that are finally becoming more popular. You’ve got quite a few choices, there are quite a few breeds of sheep! What are the best breeds of meat sheep and how do you choose the one that will work best for you and your farm? The best breeds of sheep…
Raising sheep is becoming much more popular, and, of course, sheep are known for their wool production! With all the breeds of sheep available and the different types of wool, choosing a flock for wool can be quite a task. For someone looking to get started with sheep, what are the best breeds of sheep…
Sheep are the new up and coming livestock with a lot of folks looking into getting started with a flock of their own. But what are the first steps? What do you need to know in order to set up a successful sheep business? To get started with sheep as a business, you need to…
If you have grazing available on your farm, you are probably thinking about getting into sheep or cattle. Both grow well on grass, are popular choices for both small and large farms and have the potential to produce an income. Which one should you pick, will sheep or cattle will bring you more money for…
Sheep are becoming more popular to raise. Folks with a bit of land and the desire to raise livestock are realizing that sheep may be just the thing they are looking for to get into raising animals. So, where do you start? What are the things that beginners need to know about keeping sheep? To…
An easy way to get started with sheep is to find a flock you like, get some of those sheep and do what that sheep owner is doing. The good news is, this would be easy, the bad news is you may not like what you get! A better way to get started with sheep…
Thinking about getting into sheep, but not sure of what you’ll need? Here’s list of the things you need to have figured out to successfully raise sheep. You need a plan for your sheep First off, to raise sheep that you are happy with, you’ll need a plan. Not all sheep are ideal for every…
Thinking about getting into sheep but want a bit more information on what raising sheep is really like? I’m talking about the full scoop, both good and bad, from someone who knows about sheep. I can help you here. We raise sheep for a living and enjoy doing so, most days are great, a few,…
Sheep are becoming much more popular for small and large farmers, alike. Demand for lamb is high and sheep grow well on grass, an excellent match for you to make some money off of your pastures this year! To use that grass, which sheep should you get? As a beginner, it’s important to get good…