Author : Philip Hasheider
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,32 MB
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780760334812
A guide to raising sheep that covers production systems, breeds, housing, facilities, fences, enclosures, feeding, pasture management, predators, marketing meat and wool, environmental stewardship, and other related topics.
Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 17,24 MB
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612129803
Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.
Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Pownal, VT : Storey Communications
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 32,83 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
Offers practical advice on selecting, feeding, caring for, disadvantages of raising them.
Author : Darla Noble
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 47,50 MB
Release : 2015-01-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1311330917
Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: What are Katahdin Hair Sheep Chapter 2: The Katahdin Advantage Chapter 3: Selecting Katahdin Sheep for your Flock Chapter 4: Reaping the Benefits of the Katahdin Breed Closing Remarks Author Bio Introduction More than a few people would use words like ‘dumb’ and ‘stupid’ to describe sheep. Not me. I use words like ‘trusting’, ‘habitual’ and ‘profitable’. I use these words because they are what I know sheep to be. As someone who spent over twenty years as a shepherd to several hundred head of sheep, I can say in no uncertain terms that I know the potential for sheep when it comes to making your farm a profitable business. The degree of profitability, however, depends upon the quality of your sheep. And when it comes to quality, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better breed of sheep than the Katahdin. Katahdin are hair sheep; meaning they don’t have wool. So yes, if your intentions for raising sheep are for spinning, you will need to choose a wool breed known for the quality of their wool. But if it’s meat production you are after, look no further than the Katahdin.
Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 47,5 MB
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1603427112
This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook is an artist’s handbook, travel guide, and spinning enthusiast’s ultimate reference source all in one.
Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 16,62 MB
Release : 2013-07-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603428488
Raise a flock of sheep in your backyard. Even with a limited amount of space, you can enjoy homegrown fleece and fresh milk, as well as the endearing company of these family-friendly animals. Sue Weaver provides all the instructions you need for selecting a breed; housing and feeding; harvesting fleece; and milking. With simple recipes for making cheese and yogurt, and tips on processing fleece for wool, you’ll enjoy the varied and numerous rewards of keeping sheep.
Author : Geoff Hansen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 14,38 MB
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1599216515
As one of the most popular and beloved farm animals, sheep provide owners with myriad goods from soft wool to fine meat, and, of course, companionship. Living with Sheep contains a wealth of knowledge about raising and caring for a flock of sheep, and is written for the would-be farmer, experienced shepherd and those who simply love the animals and the outdoors. This complete guide covers choosing and acquiring a flock of sheep, how to feed and shelter, prevent illness and treat it if it occurs, handling the breeding and lambing process, gathering wool, and much more.
Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 39,28 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603424814
Guides you through choosing, caring for, training, and breeding mini horses, donkeys, mules, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and llamas.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 37,88 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Animal culture
ISBN :
Author : Chris McLaughlin
Publisher : CompanionHouse Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 24,71 MB
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620083246
Fiber farmer Chris McLaughlin offers a comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for wool. With practical information on breeds, housing, feed, breeding, heath care, shearing, and more, Chris helps the reader to decide which species will best serve their lifestyle criteria and needs.
