Ewe & Me

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20 items for your emergency kit

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 [...]

Getting a handle on horns

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.