Love My Breed: Babydoll Southdown Sheep
May 16, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about keeping Babydoll Southdown sheep. Check out what they had to say!
Coccidiosis Is A Deadly Sheep Parasite, Too
May 16, 2022Most people know to protect chickens from coccidiosis, but the parasite can infect sheep, too. Here’s what to watch for and how to treat.
Sheep & Goats Have Year-Round Small-Farm Value
May 2, 2022Sheep and goats make excellent livestock for small farms with financial or space limitations, and their products can bring producers some income, too.
Documents Your Sheep Breeder Should Provide At Sale
April 25, 2022Sheep breeders should follow a handful of best practices when selling animals, so make sure you receive these documents when you buy an animal.
Answering Important Questions About Hoof Trimming in Sheep
April 18, 2022Hoof trimming for sheep is important, but why exactly is that so? What do you need to trim hooves, and how do you do it? We have answers.
Should You Feed Your Sheep Kelp Meal?
April 18, 2022The official science may still be out on feeding sheep kelp, but anecdotal evidence supports supplementing a flock’s diet for overall benefits.
Ringwomb Is A Dangerous Lambing Complication
April 4, 2022Ringwomb, 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.
Did My Informal Lambing Calculator Backfire This Year?
March 21, 2022Using 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.
Best Practices For Livestock Birth Season
March 7, 2022Spring is delivery time on the hobby farm, so here are some considerations to make sure you’re ready for livestock birth and the arrival of baby animals.
Names For Baby Lambs: Check Out These 4 Fun Ideas!
February 18, 2022There are many things to keep in mind during lambing season, but one especially fun thing is choosing names for the newborn baby lambs on the farm!
