Replacement ewe lambs 6 months of age. New Year Day…. the beginning of a new year with new goals, resolutions, dreams and plans. The beginning of a new year people want to make changes in order to have a better year than the previous year. Most people have personal goals and resolutions for personal growth…… Continue reading Goals and Direction
Tag: Sheep farming
Commitment
Any endeavor requires commitment in order to be successful. The past few months, my commitment to writing and posting blogs as been very little. My commitment to my sheep has been very strong. Being a sheep farmer is my first and most important commitment. Fall lambing was scheduled to start in September 2021, but animals…… Continue reading Commitment
Determining Age of a Sheep
Sheep farmers use the front teeth of a sheep to determine an approximate age of the sheep. How does a sheep farmer determine the age of the sheep? First let us understand the eruption of teeth on sheep. Sheep have eight teeth on the lower front portion of the jaw named incisors. When a lamb…… Continue reading Determining Age of a Sheep
Prepping for Lambing
I have been busy the past week getting ready for lambing. The time of lambing is exciting for me as I get to see the results of breeding the rams to ewes. Being honest, I love watching new life come into the world and watching lambs play. Lambing is also important as how well I…… Continue reading Prepping for Lambing
Beginning Sheep Farmer’s Guide for Selecting a Ram
The selection of the ram or rams for any sheep farmer is a major decision. The ram is a major genetic influence in the lamb crop. For illustration, a ram breeds 25 ewes, each ewe produces twins for a total of 50 lambs. Each individual ewe has genetically influence two lambs. The ram has genetically…… Continue reading Beginning Sheep Farmer’s Guide for Selecting a Ram
A Guide on Selecting Sheep to Purchase for Beginning Sheep Farmers
The first step in being a sheep farmer is to determine what breed of sheep you want to own. The second step as a beginning sheep farmer is have what the sheep needs before you purchase the sheep. The sheep breed is selected, the location, shelter, food and water are available for the sheep when…… Continue reading A Guide on Selecting Sheep to Purchase for Beginning Sheep Farmers
I am a SHEEP FARMER !
Welcome to Granny’s Homestead and to this new beginning adventure of sharing with you how to be a Sheep Farmer. I live and operate my Sheep Farm on a homestead or small acreage. I also have a few other different animals living on the homestead with us, but my main focus is Sheep. You are…… Continue reading I am a SHEEP FARMER !
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