Book
How to raise sheep / Philip Hasheider.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780760334812 (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: 192 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Minneapolis : MBI Pub. and Voyageur Press, c2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | An introduction to raising sheep -- Getting started -- Production systems -- Breeds of sheep -- Housing and facilities -- Fences and fencing -- Feeds and feeding -- Grazing and pasture management -- Breeding and reproduction -- Sheep health management -- Lambs and lambing -- Predators and livestock guardians -- Marketing meat, wool and cheese -- Nutrient management -- Biosecurity and country living -- Showing sheep -- Exit strategies -- Help and advice. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Sheep. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 636.3 Has | 31681002086171 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A guide to raising sheep that covers production systems, breeds, housing, facilities, fences, enclosures, feeding, pasture management, predators, marketing meat and wool, environmental stewardship, and other related topics. - Grand Central Pub
Fluffy white sheep dotting green fields have been a part of the American landscape for centuries.And these days, this picture is more and more often a part of the small farms that have always been at the heart of country life.If youâve ever envisioned sheep in your own pasture--one or two hobby animals or a full scale herd--this book is the perfect place to begin.With information on everything from particular breeds to feed requirements, fencing and general care, showing and breeding and marketing, this handy, expert guide tells you all you need to know to raise healthy sheep.Author Philip Hasheider, himself a successful farmer, offers reliable directions for getting started and going the distance.He discusses the merits of various breeds, as well as the basics of different farming methods--organic, sustainable, and conventional--and which approach best meets your needs.
- Mbi Pub Co
A complete, easy-to-use guide to raising sheep--on a small scale or large--with information on everything from breeds, feed requirements, fencing, and general care to showing, breeding, and marketing.
- Mbi Pub Co
Fluffy white sheep dotting green fields have been a part of the American landscape for centuries. And these days, this picture is more and more often a part of the small farms that have always been at the heart of country life. If youâve ever envisioned sheep in your own pasture--one or two hobby animals or a full scale herd--this book is the perfect place to begin. With information on everything from particular breeds to feed requirements, fencing and general care, showing and breeding and marketing, this handy, expert guide tells you all you need to know to raise healthy sheep. Author Philip Hasheider, himself a successful farmer, offers reliable directions for getting started and going the distance. He discusses the merits of various breeds, as well as the basics of different farming methods--organic, sustainable, and conventional--and which approach best meets your needs.
