Sheep

Like human beings and other animals, sheep are also stressed by extremely high temperatures which affect them both directly and indirectly. As such, managing your flock during these heat-load times …

For experienced sheep breeders, detecting whether a sheep is pregnant or not can be as straightforward as checking for weight gain and estrous signals. But it may not be that …

With a plot of land and a bit of help, raising sheep can be fun and rewarding. Raising sheep provides you with wool and delicious meat, milk, and cheese for your …

Considering its economic value, you might think the fleece of a sheep is the only part to be cared for. But you will find that caring for other body parts, …

The wool coats of sheep need shearing multiple times a year, and not just to make that new sweater you’ve been eyeing. For sheep to remain healthy, they need to …

Sheep do not commonly freeze to death. Much like any animal or person, extreme temperatures may cause severe illness and even lead to death. However, sheep have thick coats of …

Researchers have known for years that sheep express emotions but they’re often depicted as stoic animals. We see videos of dogs herding them or a bunch of sheep gathered together …

Do you have sheep? What about goats? If you have sheep and goats, you will discover that both animals make great teammates. They have many similarities and are easy to …

Whether you’re new to raising sheep or you’ve been doing it for a while, there are always things you can do to improve their health – and one of the …

Grass can be a rather plentiful feed option especially on a farm or property with a lot of land. You might even have stacks of grass ready to use as …