Expenses per head Every year First year Purchasing sheep: ram $600-1200 Purchasing sheep: ewe $300-500 Feeding hay for the winter $50 $50 Health care: deworming 3 times per year $2.82 $2.82 Health care: shearing $5.00 $5.00 One time purchases including gates, feeders, fencing, waterers, etc. ??? ??? Income per head Every year First year Selling…
Why do some people raise sheep with black faces? Are they any different than sheep with white faces? Let’s look into some breeds. Sheep breeds with black faces include: Suffolk, Hampshire, Shropshire, Black Welsh Mountain, Dorper, Karakul, Romanov, Scottish Blackface, Clun Forest, Valais Blacknose and Swartbles. Any sheep can have a black face if it…
Looking for a new type of fleece to experiment with? It’s easier than ever to get fleeces, or prepared wool if that’s more to your liking, and there are tons of choices. Let’s look at a few of the options! The wool from any sheep can be used for handspinning, with medium wools being the most beginner friendly. I love to play around with…