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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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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Many people with young kids in 4-H or FFA wonder if it’s ok to use a halter in the show ring. Whether you use cheap sheep halters or more expensive leather or nylon brands – the answer is yes – there’s nothing wrong with younger kids using a sheep halter to make it easier to
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