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Empowering kids to learn about sheep and the sheep industry with done-for-you wool and meat science activities and lessons revealed in kit.

Why our feeders please… Minimal waste. The panels prevent silage or hay from being pulled into the pen and onto the ground. Goats and sheep must work for each mouthful. Less risk of injury. Entering the pen is not required—so even children can safely feed hay and/or grain. Grain, silage and hay can all be […]

The last of my trifecta of lambing posts! A couple of years ago, a cold snap hit just as our ewes started to lamb. A shepherd friend loaned me a few of her home-made lamb jackets, and they worked so well that I copied the pattern and am posting it here with her permission. Thanks Val! I used some fleece fabric I had on hand; it was intended to be made into a lap blanket for me, but lambs were cold and needed something warm to put on, so it was repurposed. Cut a rectangle 15 inches wide and…

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Are you new to lambing and have ewes bred for winter time? Concerned about cold? Here is a guide for how to prepare for lambing during Winter.

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Online resource with information about raising sheep, a directory of sheep breeds, tips, advice and informative articles about raising sheep