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Raising Sheep

Tips, Guides, and Information About Raising Sheep

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You're invited to read my articles, learn from my how-to guides, and download some free resources while you're here. I hope this website helps you learn how to raise sheep, or (if you already have sheep) helps you to improve your management practices and flock production.

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General Sheep Information

If you are doing research or want to learn more about broad, general-information topics about sheep, the following sections of our website might be just what you're looking for:
General Information About Sheep
  • List of the Best Sheep Books
  • What is a Female Sheep Called?
  • What is a Male Sheep Called?
  • What is a Baby Sheep Called?
  • Sheep vs. Goat: What Are the Differences?
  • All About Wether Sheep
  • What is the Largest Breed of Sheep?
  • ​Sheep Herding Dogs

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Thinking of Raising Sheep?

If you're thinking of starting or growing your sheep farming operation, we have a number of articles which may be helpful to you. Please browse our website using the navigation at the top of the page, or get started by reading one of the articles listed here:
Raising Sheep for Beginners
  • Directory of Sheep Breeds
  • Which Breed of Sheep is Right For You?
  • What do Sheep Eat?
  • Creating a Business Plan for Sheep Farming
  • How Many Sheep Per Acre is Ideal?
  • Sheep Fencing Cost Comparison Guide
  • Shelter & Housing Options for Sheep
  • ​Best Livestock Scales for Your Sheep Farm
  • ​What Eats Sheep? A Guide to Sheep Predators
  • Getting Prepared to Raise Sheep for Fun or Profit

In-Depth Sheep Management Guides & How-To Tutorials

We're proud of our detailed tutorials and concise how-to-guides, which are designed to help both new and experienced shepherds improve their flock maintenance, maximize annual production, and identify the best products to use on their farm. If you'd like this sort of content we think the following articles might be a good place to start:
Sheep Management Guides and Tutorials
  • Sheep Wormer Guide
  • Sheep Minerals Guide
  • How to Trim Sheep  Hooves
  • How to Choose the Best Electric Sheep Shears
  • Choosing the Best Sheep Shearing Blades
  • Sheep Shearing Video: How to Shear a Sheep
  • Maintaining Electric Sheep Clippers
  • Electric Sheep Netting Guide
  • Using a Ram Marking Harness During Breeding Season​
  • Preparing for a Successful Lambing Season
  • Tagging Sheep Ears
  • ​Docking Sheep Tails
  • ​How to Halter Break a Lamb

Topics On the Fiber Arts & Working with Wool

One of the wonderful products a sheep farm can produce is wool, and whether you raise fine wool sheep breeds or long wool sheep breeds, you may be interested in learning about creating wool products from your sheep. If so, you may be interested in these articles:
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  • The Art of Spinning Wool
  • Best Spinning Wheel for Beginners
  • ​Best Drum Carder for Your Home or Fiber Shop
  • How to Set Up and Use a Spinning Wheel
  • How to Spin Wool and Make Wool Clothing

More Tools & Resources for Shepherds

Please take your time and explore our blog and the rest of our site. We think you may also enjoy the following tools and resources while you're here:
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