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Tag: Sheep

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as Garden Mulch
April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch

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.

Cotswold
March 15, 2022March 16, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Cotswold

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.

Corriedale
February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Corriedale

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.

7 Livestock Guardian Animals
January 25, 2022March 24, 2022 hsotr The Farm

7 Livestock Guardian Animals

The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Cheviot
January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Cheviot

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.

November 17, 2021January 11, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Barbados Blackbelly

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.

November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Sheep

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").

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History
December 2, 2020April 28, 2022 hsotr The Farm

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.

5 Unconventional Draft Animals
July 8, 2020July 19, 2021 hsotr The Farm

5 Unconventional Draft Animals

For truly small farms, these draft animals can be quite useful in their own way, transporting tools, produce, firewood, small children, or whatever else is required.

Pros and Cons of Dual-Purpose Livestock
June 22, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Pros and Cons of Dual-Purpose Livestock

You may be wondering if you can really have it all. After all, weren't modern livestock breeds specialized for a reason? Let's find out.

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