Sheep farming ideas

Why all producers need a handling system… It never ceases to amaze us that so few US sheep producers have serious handling setups—and fewer still have a good one. Visit any sheep operation in England, Australia or New Zealand and you will find such setups—be it mobile or fixed. But not in North America. Here […]

Already have a few sheep or just thinking of getting a couple? This Sheep Guide is a must read. It is loaded with links to helpful information about sheep.

If you do decide to raise sheep, there are many things you need such as food, water, shelter, and more. That is the subject of this video.

Learn about the different types of sheep breeds. Find out which sheep are the best for wool, for meat, for milk and how they got to be domesticated

Buying lamb at the supermarket is expensive, but raising sheep for meat is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to grow your own meat!

Is sheep care part of your future? Can you raise sheep in a large backyard? In some cases the answer is yes. Sheep are adaptable and can be cared for in a

Explore Dorper sheep pros and cons for meat farming. Dive deep into their unique attributes and see how they compare to other sheep breeds.

For many sheep producers, lambing has already started or is right around the corner. Be it commercial producers aiming for the high of the Easter market, club lamb producers setting their sights on summer shows or seedstock sheep folks raising rams that are mature enough to be turned out with ewes for the fall breeding […]

If you’re thinking about raising sheep, you’ll likely find yourself with many important decisions to make. One of them is the type of sheep to raise on your farm. If you’re new to sheep farming, the Racka Sheep breed can be an excellent choice. Racka is a hardy, multipurpose breed used for meat, wool, and … Racka Sheep Breed (Breed Info, Characteristics, Origin, & Uses!) Read More »

These are the common breeds of goat (both local and exotic breeds)