Practical Sheep Keeping

Practical Sheep Keeping

Author: Kim Cardell
ISBN: 9781861261632
Pages: 160
Format: 19 Χ 25
Binding: Hardback
Pub. Year: 1998

Practical Sheep Keeping explains everything you need to know to manage sheep and keep them healthy. From choosing and buying, housing, feeding and routine management, to breeding and lambing, Kim Cardell offers sound advice based on many years' experience.
Topics covered include: where to begin; fencing, shelter and housing; moving, handling & transport; breeding and genetics; nutrition; grassland and crops; wool and shearing; keeping the flock healthy; lambing and lamb rearing and finally marketing and business.