We hope you’ll find this free, easy-to-use sheep gestation calculator to be a useful tool when estimating the lambing date for the ewes in your flock. Simply enter the date when your ram bred your ewe and click the “Calculate!” button. The expected lambing date is based on 147 day sheep gestation period and the […]
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One of the least enjoyable, but very necessary duties of the shepherd is trimming sheep hooves. If you’re just getting started or have somehow (miraculously) been able to pass this off to a friend (or angel of mercy) in the past, chances are that your good luck won’t last forever and the time will come
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The St Croix sheep breed originated in the Virgin Islands and as a result it is sometimes referred to as the Virgin Island White. These sheep are typically white in color, though there are known variations such as light brown, tan and black or white with black or brown spots. The breed standard calls for
The Karakul is possibly the oldest domesticated sheep breed in the world. They are native to Central Asia’s deserts and feature open faces with fine bone structure. Their ears are pendulous and they have a thick tail, which stores extra nourishment and is similar in function to the hump of a camel.
One of the first activities you and your child will be engaged with when you purchase your first 4-H or show lamb is learning how to halter break a lamb. Training your lamb to walk on the halter is an important part of preparing for the show ring, and if you only have a few
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Overeating Disease in sheep (also known as Enterotoxemia) is usually severe and can affect sheep of all ages. The disease is caused by two different strains of bacteria which are present in sheep’s gastrointestinal tract. These bacteria (Clostridium perfringens) normally are low-lying and don’t negatively impact your sheep’s health. In severe cases, overeating disease can
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The Delaine-Merino sheep breed has been bred for over 1,000 years, earning an international reputation for its prize-winning wool production. The Delaine-Merino has a medium sized body and are commonly found in flocks where farmers have a desire to harvest their valuable wool.
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Choosing the best set of sheep shears for use around the farm or at the fair is important. After all, it will be one of the larger investments you make on sheep grooming equipment & supplies. To help you choose the best sheep shearing clippers to suit your needs we’ve assembled this list of what
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If you’re considering getting started with hand-spinning or are looking for the perfect gift for a first-time hand-spinner, then this list of the 4 best spinning wheels for beginners will be just what you’re looking for. In this article we list 4 excellent beginner spinning wheels which are easy to learn on, durable, high-quality, and
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One of the most important steps in evaluating and improving your flock management practices is good record keeping. The right livestock scale can be a sound investment for your sheep farm, allowing you to easily monitor the condition of your flock, record the growth rate of your lambs, and to keep accurate records. In this article
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