Author : Philip Hasheider
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 21,29 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 : 37,92 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 : Chris McLaughlin
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 39,46 MB
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1620083256
• A comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for producing fiber • Provides practical information on housing, fencing, feed, grooming, shearing, plucking, basic health care, breeding and birthing • Includes a comparison of popular breeds and how their fiber differs from breed to breed • Features a frank discussion of the energy and commitment that it takes to raise livestock, and how much room and land each animal species will need • Contains essential biosecurity practices to prevent spreading pests and infectious animal diseases, as well as advice on hand spinning and crafts to utilize your homegrown fiber
Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 21,52 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 : Darla Noble
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 22,79 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 : Deborah Niemann
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 32,24 MB
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 086571715X
Grow your own food and cook more from scratch.
Author : Cleon V. Kimberling
Publisher : Christian Veterinary Mission
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,94 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1886532184
Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,3 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 : Pat Coleby
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,49 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Sheep
ISBN : 9780911311907
In this comprehensive guide for all breeders and owners of sheep, whether for wool, meat or milk, renowned Australian livestock expert Pat Coleby covers feeding requirements, land management, sheep management, breeds of sheep, treatment of health problems, minerals and vitamins, and much more. Suitable for both organic and conventional farmers, this information packed volume is an essential read.
Author : Ronald B. Parker
Publisher : Swallow Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 11,61 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN :
"The Sheep Book offers a template for both the beginner and the old hand. Mixing theoretical, technical and practical, Parker offers a buffet of tips for any sheep producer." --Joel Salatin, author of You Can Farm
