Small-Scale Sheep Keeping for Pleasure and Profit
Author: Sue Weaver
Sheep offers both neophyte and seasoned sheep keepers a wealth of information for healthy, thriving flocks. Readers get advice straight from the farm–together with detailed charts, comprehensive glossary, tips from hobby shepherds, and fun sheep trivia. Whether they are being kept as pets or a business venture, sheep are winning additions to any small-scale farm!
• Choose the right breed for your needs
• Construct housing and predator-proof fencing
• Keep flocks healthy with a nutritious diet
• Spot symptoms of common sheep diseases
• Shear fleeces, trim hooves, and vaccinate sheep
• Breed, deliver, and care for newborn lambs
• Explore sheep resources and Web sites
