How Old Is OLD For Your Sheep? We Have Answers
October 17, 2022Ever wondered when a sheep is too old to breed? Or when a ewe is considered elderly? We looked into issues around breeding, age, health indicators and more!
Ever wondered when a sheep is too old to breed? Or when a ewe is considered elderly? We looked into issues around breeding, age, health indicators and more!
You can raise sheep as meat livestock on very small acreage for minimal investment—but you need to take a few steps to keep your costs in check.
When is the right time for weaning lambs? The answer depends a lot on your farm conditions and what you, as a shepherd, can do to keep stress low.
Ringwomb, or incomplete dilation of the cervix, is a commonly encountered issue during lambing season. Read more to learn how to identify this condition and what to do if it happens on your farm.
Using a lambing calculator can help you better predict when ewes deliver spring lambs—and when you need to have supplies ready to care for the newborns.
What should you do if signs indicate one of your newborn lambs has hypothermia? It’s important to act quickly; these steps can help you save a life.
Winter lambing isn’t for every shepherd, but for those that do, it’s important to recognize the signs of hypothermia and understand treatment options.
The White Post Farm in Farnsfield, U.K., welcomed 12 new baby animals just in time for the farm’s Christmas festivities.
Stock your barn with everything you need to ensure your newborn lambs get a safe and healthy start to life on your farm.
Mom has bottle baby fever, but don’t send her get well cards! It means she’s waiting for a bottle baby to be born. His name will be Milo.