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Will Rams Hurt Lambs?
Breeding stock | Sheep

Will Rams Hurt Lambs?

Bykathy mccune December 7, 2022January 13, 2023

When you are getting close to lambing time, you may wonder if you can leave the ram in the lambing area or do you need to take him out for the safety of the lambs? Will the ram hurt lambs? Generally speaking, you can leave the ram with ewes that are lambing, as long as…

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Why Do Farmers Deworm Sheep?
Flock management | Sheep

Why Do Farmers Deworm Sheep?

Bykathy mccune December 6, 2022January 13, 2023

If you have watched any sheep farming videos or talked to someone in your area who has a sheep farm, the subject of deworming the flock is likely to come up. Why do sheep farmers need to deworm sheep and what happens if they don’t do it? Farmers deworm sheep to reduce the internal parasites…

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When Is A Ewe Too Old To Breed?
Breeding stock | Sheep

When Is A Ewe Too Old To Breed?

Bykathy mccune December 3, 2022January 13, 2023

It’s common to think about when your sheep are old enough to breed and start producing for you but what about the other end of their productive life, when sheep are getting older? How long can a ewe remain productive and what are the things you need to check to see if she is ageing…

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Do Sheep Need To Be Fed Twice A Day?
Feeding the flock | Sheep

Do Sheep Need To Be Fed Twice A Day?

Bykathy mccune December 1, 2022March 28, 2023

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?…

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Why Do Sheep Have Paint On Them?
About sheep | Sheep

Why Do Sheep Have Paint On Them?

Bykathy mccune December 1, 2022January 14, 2023

When you look at a flock of sheep, you may notice that the sheep have paint on them. Sometimes it’s different colored paints, sometimes lines or numbers and sometimes the paint just looks like a blotch. What’s going on, why do farmers put paint marks on sheep? Farmers paint numbers on sheep for a quick…

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Can You Keep Rams With Ewes Year Round?
Breeding stock | Sheep

Can You Keep Rams With Ewes Year Round?

Bykathy mccune November 30, 2022January 13, 2023

During breeding season your ram is, of course, with the ewes, but breeding season is actually a fairly short period of time, so what do you do with that ram the rest of the year? Can your ram be in with the ewes all of the time or does there come a time when he…

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What Can You Feed Pigs To Make Them Taste Better?
Feeding pigs | pigs

What Can You Feed Pigs To Make Them Taste Better?

Bykathy mccune July 8, 2022January 30, 2024

Are you looking to raise the best tasting pork you and your family has ever had? Here’s a list of feed sources that will keep your pigs happy, provide high quality nutrition and make great tasting pork. Fresh and clean water is the forgotten feed ingredient As crazy as it sounds, the most important feed…

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7 Reasons Why Lambs Are Rejected Or   Orphaned
Lambing | Sheep

7 Reasons Why Lambs Are Rejected Or Orphaned

Byfamilyfarmlivestock.com May 12, 2022January 13, 2023

While lambing is always an exciting time for any sheep owner, sometimes things do not go as planned and you end up with a rejected or orphaned lamb. What happened that made the ewe not take care of her lamb? Is Keeping Sheep Easy? gives you a look at the life and daily responsibilities of…

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Are Lambs Only Born In The Spring?
Lambing | Sheep

Are Lambs Only Born In The Spring?

Bykathy mccune May 12, 2022January 14, 2023

Spring time means green grass, birds chirping and lambs jumping and running in the fields. While those lambs are super cute, why do you only see them in the spring? Can lambs be born at other times of the year or are all lambs born in the spring only? Most lambs are born in the…

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Are Sheep Expensive To Raise?
Raising Sheep | Sheep

Are Sheep Expensive To Raise?

Bykathy mccune April 27, 2022January 14, 2023

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…

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