If you’re searching for the best wormer for sheep, you’re not alone. There are so many different sheep drench and dewormer products on the market today, that it can be confusing. Deciding what product to use, when to use it, and what the proper dosage is for worming sheep will be important for any shepherd. […]
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If you’re a handspinner, or are interested in felting wool, then one of the tools you may want to invest in is a drum carder. This simple, table-top device allows fiber artists to use raw, washed, or dyed wool to create beautiful, carded bats of wool that are ready to spin. Fiber artists love using drum
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If you own a flock of sheep, it’s a good idea to research supplements, salt licks, and minerals to find the best mineral block for sheep. Minerals are essential to the life of any animal, and sheep require certain minerals to effectively raise lambs, produce milk, wool, and grow rapidly for proper weight gain and
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Using a ram marking harness, also referred to as a sheep harness or sheep breeding harness, is an excellent way to identify how efficiently your ram is breeding your ewes. A ram harness fits snugly around the chest and shoulders of a ram, and has a slot for a replaceable marking crayon. When your ram
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When it comes to portable fencing for sheep, one of the most popular options is electric sheep netting – a portable electric fence option which is very secure and reliable. In today’s article I’ll explain why this is one of my favorite types of temporary and flexible sheep fencing, share some of my favorite types,
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If you’re considering raising sheep for show, or just want to make handling them easier around the farm, then investing in a sheep stand is a necessity. A blocking stand for sheep is designed to raise the animal off the ground, hold their head safely, and allow you to trim hooves, administer shots, and prepare
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If you’re just learning how to shear a sheep, then the first thing you’ll want to do after selecting the best set of electric sheep shears, is to choose the best sheep shearing blades (comb and cutter) for your needs.
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If you’ve ever asked yourself “What is a Baby Sheep Called?” you aren’t alone, and the truth is that there are several different names for baby sheep used around the world. The most common (and the most accurate) name for a baby sheep is lamb, but the “lamb” term can accurately be used to describe
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One of the annual tasks that’s part of nearly every sheep farm’s annual ritual is shearing. Often, shearing the sheep on your farm will become an event. You might invite neighbors or kids to come and help out or observe the process. And the hard work you’ve done keeping your sheep’s fleece clean all winter
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If you’ve ever wondered what the biggest sheep breed is you’re not alone, and while many meat sheep breeds grow to an impressive height, length and weight, the Suffolk is considered to be the largest sheep breed in the world.
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