The Sheep Raiser's Manual

The Sheep Raiser's Manual
Author: William Kruess
Publisher: WorthyKids
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1985
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Latest technical information to provide a basis for higher levels of production of 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.

Ultimate Guide to Hobby Farm Animals

Ultimate Guide to Hobby Farm Animals
Author: Sue Weaver
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 786
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1637412835

·Extensive sections devoted to the seven major farm animals, including profiles of the most popular breeds and varieties ·Detailed how-to chapters on the care, handling, feeding, health, and safety of each animal ·Special chapters devoted to the breeding and raising of young animals ·Recommendations for ways of capitalizing on your livestock's output, from selling eggs, milk, fiber, and so forth ·Tips for troubleshooting potential problems and warding off diseases, parasites, and predators ·New edition vetted and updated by Dr. Mark McConnon DVM, hobby farm professionals and veterinarians for the most up-to-date information available on the market for shelter, care, health, medicine, nutrition, behavior, marketing, and profit

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

Keeping Livestock Healthy

Keeping Livestock Healthy
Author: N. Bruce Haynes
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1994-01-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Offering expert advice on nutrition, proper housing, and routine maintenance, Keeping Livestock Healthy covers all the everyday medical care your horses, cattle, pigs, goats, and sheep are likely to require. From vaccines and artificial insemination to detecting and treating Lyme disease, Potomac fever, and bluetongue, you’ll find everything you need to know to keep your animals healthy and thriving. Stressing preventative methods wherever possible, N. Bruce Haynes helps you reduce veterinary costs, increase your self-sufficiency, and boost the productivity of your livestock operation.

Willing's Press Guide

Willing's Press Guide
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 522
Release: 1931
Genre: English newspapers
ISBN:

"A guide to the press of the United Kingdom and to the principal publications of Europe, Australia, the Far East, Gulf States, and the U.S.A.