Soay sheep are the hardiest miniature sheep breed from St. Kilda, Scotland. Their light weight and self-sufficiency make them ideal for land management and homesteading, plus you don’t have to shear them!
Read MoreHow smart are sheep, actually? Most people consider sheep stupid. But research has revealed considerable sheep intelligence and social skills.
Read MoreLearning how to shear a sheep takes practice and time. Before you head out to buy sheep shearing supplies try to observe a professional sheep shearer and ask questions.
Read MoreJust like winter, summer can bring its own challenges for working dogs. Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) need some pre-summer preparation, care, and maintenance.
Read MoreKatahdin sheep are one of several hair breeds, the most common of which includes Barbados Black Belly, St. Croix, and Dorper sheep.
Read MoreHair sheep breeds are growing in popularity as consumers look for economical ways to raise homestead meat animals. Which is right for you?
Read MoreIn the world of sheep, “BFL” is the common nickname for the Bluefaced Leicester sheep, and it might as well be interpreted as “Best Flock for Life.”
Read MoreOver the past 12 lambing seasons, one thing I’ve learned is that every season will bring a new lesson.
Read MoreWe were ready to give up on the sheep business altogether when we discovered Icelandic sheep.
Read MoreThe Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em project is focusing fiber artists on using rare breed wool and yarns to draw attention to their unusual and fine qualities.
Read MoreWhat should you have in your lambing first aid kit? Here is a handy checklist for your lambing season.
Read MoreShepherding has been part of humanity for thousands of years. And I was drawn to this lifestyle. I do not come from a background of shepherding. My family roots are deep …
Read MoreThere are a few dairy sheep breeds you could add to your farm. The East Friesian sheep is considered the best breed of dairy sheep by researchers.
Read MoreIn 1915, A.T. Spencer purchased New Zealand Romney rams from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (the 1915 World’s Fair) in San Francisco. The prized rams could not be returned to New Zealand, and A.T. Spencer seized an opportunity.
Read MoreCanadian Kate Michalska is farming the endangered Lincoln Longwool sheep as a conservation project but says their meat is lovely and mild to eat.
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