Sheep who are healthy are happy sheep. There is a balancing of nutrition, care and expenses. Once a sheep is healthy, the work is maintaining the health. Sheep that are not fed well, underweight or not receiving the nutrients needed, will get sick more often. In my own experience, sheep that were a little underweight…… Continue reading Healthy Sheep is a Happy Sheep
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Start Where You Are, Don’t Forget Where You Came From
Dorper Ram, sold for $12,800 at Mid-American Dorper Sale, April 2022 My husband and I attended the Mid-American Dorper Show and Sale this past weekend. We walked through the pens looking at Dorper sheep. Seeing traits we would like to have in our flock, and some we did not. Attending the show and sale encourages…… Continue reading Start Where You Are, Don’t Forget Where You Came From
Spring is Arriving
Photo by Hiu1ebfu Hou00e0ng on Pexels.com Today, we let the young expecting ewes out to graze. The grass and legumes are growing, pastures are starting to turn green. I love spring when trees and pastures start putting forth their green color. The air is warmer, more humid. The birds are returning to our area. The…… Continue reading Spring is Arriving
Beginning Sheep Farmers Guide on Fencing for Sheep
Fencing to keep your sheep where you want them is important. If you have to build a large amount of fencing, it can be very costly. When I bought the my first two ewes I had no plan, I had not made the decision to be a sheep farmer. I kept my sheep in a…… Continue reading Beginning Sheep Farmers Guide on Fencing for Sheep
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