Raise Sheep: An Introduction

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First published in 1976, “Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep” has earned the praise and trust of sheep farmers around the world for its in-depth, expert information.
First published in 1976, “Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep” has earned the praise and trust of sheep farmers around the world for its in-depth, expert information.
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Five to seven ewes and their offspring can typically be run on the same amount of land as only one cow and a calf.
Five to seven ewes and their offspring can typically be run on the same amount of land as only one cow and a calf.

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<em>The following is an excerpt from</em>
<a href=”https://www.motherearthnews.com/store/product/storey-s-guide-to-raising-sheep-4th-edition” target=”_blank”>Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep</a>
<em> by Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius (Storey Publishing, 2009). The book, now in its fourth edition, is an invaluable resource for beginning and experienced shepherds alike, covering topics such as breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, disease prevention and treatment, and much more. This excerpt is from Chapter 1, “Starting with Sheep.”</em>
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  • Published on Mar 1, 2010
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