Choosing Between a Ram and Buying Bred Ewes
The Case for Buying Bred Ewes Buying already-bred ewes gets you to lambs faster without the cost and year-round upkeep of maintaining…
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Common Sheep Parasites and How to Manage Them
The Biggest Threats to Flock Health Internal parasites, especially barber pole worm, are consistently one of the top causes of illness and…
Rotational Grazing for Sheep: A Beginner’s Guide
The Benefits of Moving Sheep Often Sheep graze close to the ground, which makes them especially effective at controlling parasite larvae when…
Shearing Basics: When and How to Shear Your Flock
Timing Your Shearing Most wool breeds need shearing once a year, typically in spring before hot weather sets in, though some farms…
How to Care for Orphaned or Bottle Lambs
When Bottle Feeding Becomes Necessary Bottle lambs happen for many reasons, including a ewe rejecting a lamb, insufficient milk supply, triplets that…