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STARTING WITH SHEEP

By Mary Castell

Written for those new to sheep, this gives clear guidance as to what is involved, what initial decisions need to be made, and how much land and equipment are needed.

It describes the tasks involved in sheep husbandry, with advice on when and how to carry out the tasks.

Suggestions are made as to how difficulties can be avoided by working with the natural instincts of sheep.

The author is Secretary of the British Icelandic Sheep Breeders' Group and an experienced sheep farmer.

List of Contents

• Preface
• Introduction
• Sheep-keeping systems
• Breeds
• Grazing, housing, equipment and handling
• Husbandry tasks
• Common infections and parasites
• Feeding
• Weaning, tupping, early and mid-pregnancy
• Late pregnancy and lambing
• Lamb care from birth to marketing
• Problems at lambing
• Wool
• Agricultural and sheep shows
• Regulations
• References and further information
• Glossary
• Index