Know Your Sheep

Know Your Sheep
Author: Jack Byard
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2008-08-31
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1910456845

For each breed he dedicates two pages, the left being a full page high-quality picture and the right giving a brief but comprehensive description of the appearance, history and uses of each sheep. Only the size of a postcard, the book fits perfectly into a rucksack or pocket so is ideal for the interested rambler who is keen to discover more about the flock fleeing from him at the time. Clear color photographs taken of sheep 'straight from the field' illustrate the immense diversity within this species.

Where is the Green Sheep?

Where is the Green Sheep?
Author: Mem Fox
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152049072

A story about many different sheep, and one that seems to be missing.

Managing Your Ewe

Managing Your Ewe
Author: Laura Lawson
Publisher: L D F Publications
Total Pages: 339
Release: 1993
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780963392312

Beautiful Sheep

Beautiful Sheep
Author: Kathryn Dun
Publisher: Ivy Press
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1782407774

This stunning collection of portraits shows sheep as you’ve never seen them before. Featuring commissioned studio photography of champion breeds styled to perfection prior to competition, the animals showcased here are works of ovine art. Beautiful color portraits of 42 different breeds from around the globe are accompanied by graphic charts containing all the essential breed information. There’s also a potted history of sheep, plus reportage photography of the behind-the-scenes primping and preening at the agricultural shows, to document the care lavished on prizewinning sheep as well as the nail-biting judging process. Whether you regard it as a photographic exposition, an amusing objet d’art, or a shepherd’s delight packed with visual and texual breed information, this is a unique giftbook destined to adorn coffee tables around the globe.

Working Sheep Dogs

Working Sheep Dogs
Author: Tully Williams
Publisher: Landlinks Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0643093435

Provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the principles behind the training of working dogs. Australian author.

Ecothrifty

Ecothrifty
Author: Deborah Niemann
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2012-10-16
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 086571715X

Grow your own food and cook more from scratch.

The Sheep Book

The Sheep Book
Author: Ronald B. Parker
Publisher: Swallow Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

"The Sheep Book offers a template for both the beginner and the old hand. Mixing theoretical, technical and practical, Parker offers a buffet of tips for any sheep producer." --Joel Salatin, author of You Can Farm

The Backyard Sheep

The Backyard Sheep
Author: Sue Weaver
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2013-07-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1603428488

Raise a flock of sheep in your backyard. Even with a limited amount of space, you can enjoy homegrown fleece and fresh milk, as well as the endearing company of these family-friendly animals. Sue Weaver provides all the instructions you need for selecting a breed; housing and feeding; harvesting fleece; and milking. With simple recipes for making cheese and yogurt, and tips on processing fleece for wool, you’ll enjoy the varied and numerous rewards of keeping sheep.

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition
Author: Paula Simmons
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1612129803

Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.

Feeding the Sheep

Feeding the Sheep
Author: Leda Schubert
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2010-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374322961

From watching Mom shepherd, shear, spin, and knit, a little girl finds out just how her sweater is made.