Picture this - fresh chocolate chip cookies, right out of the oven, with a tall glass of milk. What kind of milk, you might ask? For most people, cow’s milk reigns supreme when it comes to the ...
All You Should Know About Bottle-Feeding Lambs
When I think back to last January, I picture my husband and I standing in the aisle of our local feed store, mulling over a rack of supplements and supplies. “Do you really think we need ...
Pasteurella in Sheep: Tips to Help You Identify, Treat, and Prevent It
When it comes to raising livestock, minimizing stress is key. As humans, we find a little bit of stress a good thing. Stress in small doses can encourage us to get our work done on time, to ...
Footrot in Sheep: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Every few months, it’s time for my husband and I to head out to the sheep barn and complete one of our least-favorite tasks. What is this dreaded activity, you might ask? For some, it’s mucking out ...
Everything You Need to Know About the Dorper Sheep
If you’re thinking about raising sheep, you’re likely going to find yourself with plenty of decisions to make. Where will you house your sheep? Will they be raised primarily for meat, wool, ...
How to Help Your Ewes Bond with Their Lambs Effectively
In the time that I have been raising sheep, I have been very fortunate in that my ewes have fantastic maternal instincts. As soon as their lambs are born, they are with them, caring for them, ...
11 Important Pointers When Caring for Sheep in Winter
Whether fall has just barely started to yellow the leaves in your area or you’re wondering how you’ll continue to care for your sheep as the snow keeps falling down, you’ve come to the right ...
Romanov Sheep: Is This Short-Tailed Breed Suitable For My Farm?
Choosing to raise sheep on your farm is an exciting decision. Whether you are planning on starting a flock for meat, for wool, for milk, or just for the sheer enjoyment of doing so, you’ll find ...
7 Tips to Consider When Buying Sheep or Lambs
A few days ago, a young man I used to teach reached out to me. He wanted to find out if we would be interested in selling some of our sheep. My husband and I have put a lot of work into ...