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What is Worsted Wool

What is Worsted Wool?

Working with Wool

If you’ve been shopping for a suit or other fine woolen garment, you may have seen several marketed as being made with worsted wool. But what is worsted wool and what can you expect from a garment made with this natural fiber? Let’s find out in today’s article.

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Sheep Poisonous Plants

Sheep Poisonous Plants List and Information

Sheep Diseases

To keep your sheep safe, you’ve got to know about all of the plants that are poisonous to them. Although sheep will often avoid eating these plants instinctually, this isn’t something you can count on. And there are many poisonous plants that sheep will try to eat. In this article, I will explore some common

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Creep Feeding Lambs

Creep Feeding Lambs: A Guide

Flock Management

Are you thinking about getting into sheep farming and wondering what creep feeding is? What on earth is a “creep,” anyway? These are questions I’ll tackle today. I will explain why creep feeding is important, as well as provide tips for creep feeding lambs for maximum growth. I will also discuss how to prevent overeating

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Marketing Your Wool Fiber

Marketing Your Wool Fiber or Fiber Products

Working with Wool

Whether you own a small hobby farm or run a commercial operation, there is a proper marketing technique for wool fiber or wool products when raising sheep for wool production. This includes marketing your raw fleece, yarn, knitted and felted items, or even crafts. Marketing strategies need to be adjusted to the changing trends. Whether

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Antibiotics for Sheep

Administering Medication & Antibiotics to Sheep [Guide]

Flock Management

If you are a sheep farmer or hope to have a flock one day, understanding the different medications and antibiotics for sheep that exist, and how to administer them is essential. In this guide, we will go over the different types of medication for sheep, important medications to have on hand for sheep, and dosage

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Sheep Teeth

Sheep Teeth (how they grow, and what they tell you)

Basic Information

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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Rotational Grazing Paddock Design

Rotational Grazing Paddock Design Options and Ideas

Flock Management

Rotational grazing can be extremely important in sheep farming operations. It’s the process of separating large fields into small paddocks in which sheep graze more intensely before they are moved into the next paddock. A good rotational grazing system can reduce parasite load, improve pasture quality, and mean your grasslands produce more feed for your

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Types of Yarn for Knitting

Types of Yarn for Knitting & What Each is Best For [LIST]

Working with Wool

New to knitting or crocheting? There are many different types of yarn for knitting to get acquainted with. There are handspun and machine-spun yarns, as well as yarns made from different materials, such as wool and acrylic. Keep reading to find our complete guide to the different types of yarn you can use to knit.

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Weaning Lambs

Weaning Lambs (how to do it the right way)

Flock Management

As a sheep farmer, you must know how to wean lambs from their mother’s milk. It’s essential to put them onto grain and hay correctly and at the right time. Weaning lambs improperly leaves lambs at risk of different issues and problems developing later in its life.

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Haylage vs Silage

Haylage vs Silage Comparison (key differences explained)

General Information

Like hay, haylage and silage are forage, and they’re often fed to sheep. They are different from hay, however, in the fact that they are ensiled, which means that they’re fermented. Today, I’ll explore key differences and compare haylage vs silage for sheep, so you can choose the best type of feed for your flock.

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About Joe, the Author of RaisingSheep.net

Hi, and welcome to my website. My name is Joe and I’m the owner of RaisingSheep.net – a site where I share information and tips about raising sheep for fun, for show, and for profit. I grew up on a 100-acre sheep farm in Maine, was an active member in 4H, and I showed my flock across New England and at the national show in Louisville, Kentucky. Learn More

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