Backyard Sheep Farming

Author : Ann Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Sheep
ISBN : 0904727718

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Backyard Sheep Farming by Ann Williams Pdf

Author : Dion Rosser
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798580480503

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Raising Sheep by Dion Rosser Pdf

If you've always wanted to raise sheep in your backyard or small farm but don't have the expertise, then keep reading... Have you read about raising sheep before, but nothing seems to offer enough information for you to complete this task successfully? Do you finally want to say goodbye to your thoughts about failure and discover something that works for you? If so, then you've come to the right place. Raising sheep need not be difficult, even if you have tried it in the past without success. The number of small-scale sheep farmers in the U.S. is on the rise. Many small-scale sheep farmers raise not only healthy sheep but also make a steady income by selling sheep products. Here's just a fraction of what you'll discover in this book: Get to know the real facts about sheep and raising them in backyards and small farms. Familiarize yourself with the various sheep breeds and their purposes. How to identify the differences between raising sheep in backyards vs. small farms. Learn about sheep housing methods and fencing. Enlighten yourself about the nutritional needs of sheep and how to feed them. Master the art of guarding sheep. Understand sheep shearing, care, and maintenance. Discover all you need to know about sheep reproduction. Get to know the lambing process to guarantee increased lambing rates. Learn how to keep your sheep healthy. Discover various ways you can sell sheep products to different markets. Learn how to show sheep and be great at it. And much, much more! Imagine how you'll feel when raising a healthy and happy flock of sheep and when your sheep-raising venture becomes successful, bringing you extra income. Even if you're new to raising sheep or have tried it before without success, you can still succeed by reading this book! If you've always dreamed of becoming a successful small-scale sheep farmer or raising sheep in your backyard, then scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Author : Philip Hasheider
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780760345245

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How to Raise Sheep by Philip Hasheider Pdf

DIVIf you’ve ever envisioned keeping sheep in your own pasture, be it one or two hobby animals or a large flock, this book is the perfect place to begin. Backed by the National FFA Organization, our acclaimed series of How to Raise guides has helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. In this freshly updated second edition of How to Raise Sheep, author and farmer Philip Hasheider offers reliable guidance for getting started and going the distance. First, he walks you through all the basics on breeds, housing, fencing, feed requirements, breeding, lambing, showing, and marketing meat and wool. Then, he covers the various farming options (organic, sustainable, and conventional) so you can decide which approach best meets your needs. Accompanied by gorgeous instructional photography, How to Raise Sheep continues to be an essential primer for the newcomer to sheep care, with everything you need to know to raise a healthy, productive flock./div

Author : Paula Simmons,Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781612129808

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Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition by Paula Simmons,Carol Ekarius Pdf

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.

Author : Jane Court,Sue Hides,John Webb-Ware
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643102064

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Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool by Jane Court,Sue Hides,John Webb-Ware Pdf

Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool contains practical, up-to-date information on sheep production and management for producers throughout temperate Australia. It is based on research and extension projects conducted over many years by the Department of Primary Industries and its predecessors and the University of Melbourne. The book covers business management, pasture growth and management, nutrition and feed management, drought management, reproductive management, disease management, genetic improvement, animal welfare and working dog health. It also gives seasonal reminders for a spring lambing wool-producing flock, for autumn lambing Merino ewes joined to Border Leicester rams, and for winter lambing crossbred ewes joined to terminal sires. It will guide new and established farmers, students of agriculture and service providers with detailed information on the why and how of sheep production, and will assist farmer groups to initiate activities aimed at increasing their efficiency in specific areas of sheep production.

Author : Darla Noble,John Davidson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-27
Category : Sheep farming
ISBN : 1505791154

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A Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep - Don't Be Dumb about Raising Sheep... Because They Aren't by Darla Noble,John Davidson Pdf

The Basics of Raising Sheep - Don't Be Dumb About Raising Sheep...Because They Aren't Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Being Prepared...it's More than Just a Motto Chapter 2: Fencing Chapter 3: The Three Essentials-Food, Water and Shelter Chapter 4: I Pick Ewe Chapter 5: Hello, my Name is Shepherd Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Most people consider sheep to be cute, wooly...and dumb. These same people would be wrong. The truth of the matter is sheep are cute and wooly, but as for being dumb...while it is true that some breeds of sheep are less resilient than others and don't do very well in the mothering department, the word 'trusting' is a much more appropriate adjective to describe these wonderful (yes, wonderful!) animals. There are a few other adjectives which aptly describe sheep: manageable, functional and profitable. Whether you have a couple of acres or a couple of hundred acres-sheep have much to offer in the way of an agricultural venture as long as you do it right. That's where this book comes in. "I cannot tell you how many times I've turned people away wanting to buy sheep; telling them to come see me when they are actually ready to buy." -Darla Noble That's what this book is all about; getting you ready to raise sheep. Based upon the assumption that you've decided that's what you want to do, we will tell you: *How to prepare yourself and your property to raise sheep *What you need to raise sheep *How to select sheep for your farm *The primary functions of a shepherd (that's you!)

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781935484820

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Sheep by Sue Weaver Pdf

These Hobby Farms livestock care manuals will help both experienced and novice hobby farmers realize their own dreams of life on the farm - for pleasure and profit.

Author : Paula Simmons,Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781612129815

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Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition by Paula Simmons,Carol Ekarius Pdf

Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The 5th edition is now updated to include 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.

Author : Chris McLaughlin
Publisher : CompanionHouse Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1620083248

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Raising Animals for Fiber by Chris McLaughlin Pdf

Fiber farmer Chris McLaughlin offers a comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for wool. With practical information on breeds, housing, feed, breeding, heath care, shearing, and more, Chris helps the reader to decide which species will best serve their lifestyle criteria and needs.

Author : Joseph Elwyn Wing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Sheep
ISBN : UCAL:$B34003

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Sheep Farming in America by Joseph Elwyn Wing Pdf

Author : Lori Eanes
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781594857126

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Backyard Roots by Lori Eanes Pdf

CLICK HERE to download two urban farming profiles from Backyard Roots (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * An inspiring book that features 35 urban farmers from Northern California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia * Stories, advice and tips to help you succeed in growing food, raising animals and building community * Features over 200 photos * A follow-up title to the 2012 Nautilus Book Award-winning The Urban Farm Handbook The burgeoning range of people now turning their urban backyards into homesteads is wide and varied, from families with young children, to immigrants recapturing their original culture, to idealistic twenty-somethings seeking community. Many of these farmers have a special lesson or inspiration to share with those who aspire to, or simply appreciate, the urban farm lifestyle. Backyard Roots is a unique project by California-based photographer Lori Eanes that evocatively and intimately explores the lives of 35 urban farmers in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. In these stories and photos you'll find people like Laura Allen, the Oakland-based cofounder of Greywater Action, a policy and education nonprofit that promotes the use of greywater systems. In Vancouver, aquaponic farmer Jodi Peters sustainably grows and harvests tilapia in sync with her organic vegetable garden. Or meet Jonathan Chen, a young cancer survivor who now manages the Danny Woo Community Gardens in south Seattle, where a group of Southeast Asian immigrants farm in a vibrant mix of cultures. From the elderly to the young, the trendy to the purely functional, here are inspiring stories, ideas on how to make it happen, tips on everything from chicken keeping to community health, and so much more. Find additional pictures, stories and updates from the farmers featured in Backyard Roots at backyardrootsblog.com Winner of the Nautilus Awards 2014 "Better Books for a Better World" Gold Award!

Author : Geoff Hansen,Chuck Wooster
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781599216515

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Living with Sheep by Geoff Hansen,Chuck Wooster Pdf

As one of the most popular and beloved farm animals, sheep provide owners with myriad goods from soft wool to fine meat, and, of course, companionship. Living with Sheep contains a wealth of knowledge about raising and caring for a flock of sheep, and is written for the would-be farmer, experienced shepherd and those who simply love the animals and the outdoors. This complete guide covers choosing and acquiring a flock of sheep, how to feed and shelter, prevent illness and treat it if it occurs, handling the breeding and lambing process, gathering wool, and much more.

Author : Barbara Parry
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781590308233

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Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry Pdf

A knitting book focusing on the sheep-to-shawl process by a well-known knitter, shepherd, and artisanal yarn producer. Gain an insider's view on fiber farming and yarn craft, from sheep to skein, all told through the eyes of shepherd and textile artisan Barbara Parry. Follow her flock over the course of a year and discover all the facets of life with sheep: from shearing day and lambing season, to preparing fiber for yarn. Along the way you'll find projects for the fiber obsessed by top knitwear designers, essays on country life, and over 100 stunning photographs. With the growing locavore movement, the rising trend in sustainable farming, and the ever-increasing interest in crafting, this book is perfect for those who yearn for a closer connection to a rural lifestyle and who enjoy making things by hand.

Author : Angela England
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780241885352

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Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) by Angela England Pdf

As food prices continue to rise, more and more people have discovered that they can create their own food supply, right on their own property, and at a fraction of the price of conventional farm food that's been shipped to their local grocery from locations unknown. By raising and harvesting their own fruits, vegetables, chickens, bees, milk-bearing animals, and more, people are growing locally, sustainably, and at a fraction of the cost. However, poor planning for needs, proper use of available space, and a lack of preparedness for preserving or selling the harvest can quickly lead to wasted time and sweat. Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) is written by people who have planned and run a successful small-scale backyard farm. The authors guide readers through the essentials of planning a small-scale farm from a 1/4 acre all the way up to an acre and beyond. Readers will learn how to decide how large (or small) their farm should be, what they should plant or raise based on their invidual wants and needs (and available space), and how they can prevent their efforts from being wasted. Proven, sustainabile techniques will be presented to readers so they can yield the maximum benefit of their harvest through proven best practices. Readers will also learn how to raise small animals such as chickens and goats for milk, eggs, and meat, and will learn the crticial practices for successfully parenting bees, growing fruit tress, and much more.

Author : Kim Pezza
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1306925150

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Backyard Farming: Raising Goats: For Dairy and Meat by Kim Pezza Pdf

"Backyard Farming: Raising Goats" is the ideal resource for the new farmer just starting out, providing a comprehensive guide for preparing and caring for the addition of goats to your backyard farm! Backyard Farming: Raising Goats is the perfect guide for beginners thinkingabout including goats to their sustainable homestead. Covering every topic from selecting and maintaining a breed, to the tools and space you'll need, to all the wonderful benefits that owning goats can provide, "Backyard Farming: Raising Goats "includes all that you need to know to get the most out of your new herd. Including time-tested tips and tricks used by expert farmers, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to raise goats at home! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED. Covering topics from selecting the perfect breed for your space and time requirements, to milking and culling your herd, to preparing for and raising the next generation of kids, "Backyard Farming: Raising Goats" is the all-in-one guide for the aspiring home goatherd. EASY TO FOLLOW, EASY TO UNDERSTAND. Written in simple, informative language, complete with numerous illustrations of proper techniques and housing set-ups, Backyard Farming: Raising Goats is written with first-time goatherds in mind. A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY BACKYARD FARM. The benefits of owning goats range widely: goat's milk, meat, even goat hair has its uses and markets. Easier to care for than sheep and lots of fun besides, "Backyard Farming: Raising Goats" is the perfect first step to adding livestock to your farming experience! "The Backyard Farming "series offers easy-to-use guides to help first-time farmers and homesteaders experience the satisfaction that comes from producing their own food. Rural areas with acres of land, suburban neighborhoods with small backyards, or urban environments with limited space--no matter what your situation, these books are tailored to your unique needs and resources. Each volume in this series is dedicated to a particular topic in backyard farming, whether you're planning to grow food for your family or for sale at your local farmers market. Featuring simple instructions and helpful illustrations, the "Backyard Farming" series empowers you and your family to enjoy the freshest ingredients possible--direct from your own backyard!