If you have sheep or you plan to start a flock, you need to understand their teeth and how important they are for the animal’s health. Dental health is important for any kind of animal, and it’s especially vital for sheep. After all, they are grazing animals. How well a sheep can graze depends on …
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Wool sweaters, wool mittens, wool hats – we all love and value wool. It’s a natural fiber with a wide variety of beneficial qualities. But maybe you wonder, where does wool come from?
While most sheep are sheared annually in the spring, some long wool breeds may need shearing twice a year. There are other considerations that come into play, too. So, the answer to the question how often are sheep sheared varies from farm to farm. Keep reading to find our complete guide to how often sheep …
If you don’t know much about sheep, maybe you think there are only a few different sheep breeds and that they’re all a similar size. But the truth is that there are hundreds of sheep breeds and some of them are much smaller than you might imagine. Let’s take a look at some small sheep …
Ever hesitate to wear wool because you think shearing hurts sheep? Well, there’s no need to worry. Shearing definitely doesn’t hurt sheep. In fact, sheep usually feel a lot better when we remove their heavy fleece.
Did you know that sheep are ruminants? Ruminants have a complex digestive system with multiple stomachs. It’s because sheep are ruminants that they need large amounts of food. Their bodies must expend energy in breaking down and digesting all that they eat. Now that you know sheep are ruminants, you still want to know: is …
If you’ve never owned sheep before, budgeting for and buying a sheep can be a little overwhelming. Are you buying a market lamb for a child’s 4H project or investing in brood ewes to start a flock for a brand new sheep farm? Are you hoping to raise sheep for profit or as a pet? …
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Did you know that there are over a billion sheep worldwide? That’s just one of the 67 fascinating facts about sheep I’ve gathered together in this article filled with quirky and interesting sheep facts and trivia. Read on to find out all about these wonderful farm animals that have been living closely with humans for …
Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is one of the most popular livestock animals in existence. These docile creatures were one of the earliest domesticated species in the world that were used for agricultural purposes. Sheep are bred for their wool, pelt, and for their meat and milk. But how long do sheep live? What is the …
Sheep are ruminants, meaning they have a ruminant digestive system and process the foods they eat in a unique way. If you have sheep (or plan on getting a flock in the future), you will need to understand the way their digestive system works. Let’s take a close look at a sheep’s digestive system and …
The Ruminant Digestive System (explained in plain English) Read More »