Tag: Sheep
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Conservation grazing is roughly what its name implies—the practice of managing grazing animals with an eye toward rehabilitating or maintaining a natural ecosystem. Keep reading >>
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So which are better for your homestead—sheep or goats? It just depends. Keep reading >>
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Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another. Keep reading >>
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The modern Cotswold is a dual-purpose breed, excelling in both wool and meat production. Many feel that the Cotswold has a regal bearing that adds to the breed’s charm. Keep reading >>
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The Corriedale still has a strong following and is one of the most common sheep breeds in the world, with an estimated global population of just over 5 million. Keep reading >>
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The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Keep reading >>
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Today, the Cheviot is one of the top mutton breeds in the United States. There is also an American Miniature Cheviot developed for homestead use. Keep reading >>
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The Barbados Blackbelly is a hair sheep used almost solely for meat. Some are raised and marketed as purebred lamb, but crossbreeding is common for commercial meat production. Keep reading >>
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While sheep consume grass as 60% of their diet, they more than any other type of livestock will also eat forbs (non-woody flowering plants, commonly known as “weeds”). Keep reading >>