Archive for the 'Sheep' Category
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
Once you start raising sheep, you’ll discover that you need to become a part-time vet. When there’s a medical emergency, there just isn’t time to call the veterinarian. And at least where I live, it’s even harder to find a vet who will even see sheep. I tricked one once into coming, by telling him [...]
Filed: Sheep Health | Tagged: breach birth, Sheep, sick sheep, vaccinations, vet wrap, vitamins | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
What are FSA Youth Loans and how to apply for them.
Filed: Introduction, Money, Sheep | Tagged: fiber, FSA youth loans, llamas, pasture, Sheep, Spinning, wool | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
More uses for diatomaceous earth
Filed: Frugal Tips, deworming | Tagged: deworming, Diatomaceous Earth, parasites, pests | 2 Comments »
Friday, March 6th, 2009
When raising horned sheep, you should watch the horn growth. Poor growth may signify a health problem. Growing too close to the face could prevent the ram from eating well, so the horn might need to be trimmed.
Filed: Sheep, Sheep Health | Tagged: horns, polled sheep, selenium deficiency, Sheep, Sheep Health | No Comments »
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Diatomaceous Earth can help control internal parasites in sheep.
Filed: Sheep, deworming | Tagged: anemia, barberpole worm, bottle jaw, D.E., Diatomaceous Earth, parasites | No Comments »
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
How to apply seed to tired pastures using this simple technique.
Filed: Sheep, pasture | Tagged: family fun, Frost Seeding, pasture, red clover, white clover | No Comments »
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
The difference between Managed Intensive Grazing and Rotational Grazing, and why you want to implement MIG on your land.
Filed: Sheep | Tagged: Frost Seeding, Managed Intensive Grazing, Pasture Rotation, Sheep | No Comments »
Monday, February 16th, 2009
How to protect your sheep from coyotes or stray dogs.
Filed: Sheep | Tagged: Add new tag, coyotes, dogs, guard, guardian, llamas, Sheep, sheepdogs | No Comments »
Sunday, February 8th, 2009
Preparing for your starter flock, you’ll need to consider three basic needs: Food, water, and shelter.
Filed: Sheep | Tagged: parasites, pasture, Sheep, shelter | No Comments »
Sunday, February 1st, 2009
Will you chose to raise a registered purebred, or crossbred sheep?
Filed: Sheep | Tagged: crossbred, heritage breed, Icelandic sheep, purebred, rare breed | No Comments »