Bibliograph

Sheep, small-scale sheep keeping for pleasure and profit, by Sue Weaver

Type

Label

Sheep, small-scale sheep keeping for pleasure and profit, by Sue Weaver

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [129]-152)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sheep

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

56942472

Responsibility statement

by Sue Weaver

Series statement

Hobby farms

Sub title

small-scale sheep keeping for pleasure and profit

Summary

Sheep offers both neophyte and seasoned sheep keepers a wealth of information for healthy, thriving flocks. Readers get advice straight from the farm - together with detailed charts, a comprehensive glossary, tips from hobby shepherds, and fun sheep trivia. Whether they are being kept as pets or a business venture, sheep are winning additions to any small-scale farm

Table Of Contents

Why sheep? -- Sheep from the beginning -- Buying the right sheep for you -- Housing, feeding, and guarding your new flock -- Sheepish behavior and safe handling -- Health, maladies, and hooves -- The importance of proper breeding -- Fleece : Shearing, selling, spinning -- Mutton or milk? -- Acknowledgments -- App. A. A glance at sheep afflictions

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