When you are thinking about which ram to use for your ewes this year, a common concern, especially in smaller flocks, is inbreeding. What are some options to reduce...
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December 29, 2022
Can Sheep Eat Wet Hay?
If you feed your sheep outside, eventually the flock and their hay will get rained on. Is it okay for sheep to eat wet hay and what can you...
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Why Do Sheep Need Shepherds?
When you see a flock of sheep, in person or even on a video, you may be wondering why the sheep need the shepherd at all? Can’t the farm...
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Why Don’t Sheep Naturally Shed?
If you have spent any time around animals, at all, you know that many animals, both wild and domestic, shed their hair coats. Think of all the hair that...
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How Much Do Sheep Cost? (Rams and ewes)
Sheep are starting to be more popular, and for good reason! Sheep are versatile and you’ve got a lot of breeds to choose from. Once you have an idea...
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How Much Does A Ewe Cost?
When you are thinking about getting into raising sheep, one of the first things you’ll want to know is the cost of buying your breeding stock. What does it...
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How Much Does A Ewe Lamb Cost?
When you are looking into buying some sheep to start your own flock, you might have the option to buy some ewe lambs. Are ewe lambs a good sheep...
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Why Don’t Sheep Have Tails?
When you look at most sheep you notice that while they are very similar to other livestock, unlike other domestics, like cattle or goats, they don’t have a tail....
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Why Do Sheep Die So Easily?
You’ve surely heard some version of the phrase “sheep are always looking for a reason to die”, usually from folks who tried to raise a small flock and ended...
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How Do Sheep Defend Themselves?
When you take a closer look at a sheep, you notice that she really does not have a lot of ability to defend herself. Sheep are fairly small, they...
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