Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

Sheep Production - With Information on the Breeding, Care and Management of Sheep
Sheep Production - With Information on the Breeding, Care and Management of Sheep
Sheep Production - With Information on the Breeding, Care and Management of Sheep
Ebook56 pages21 minutes

Sheep Production - With Information on the Breeding, Care and Management of Sheep

Rating: 0 out of 5 stars

()

Read preview

About this ebook

This vintage guide to farming sheep contains information on every step of the process, from breeding and rearing to wool production and beyond. With detailed descriptions and clear explanations, “Sheep Production” is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in keeping sheep for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: “Sheep Farming”, “Sheep Production”, “Starting A Flock”, “Selection And Management Of The Ram”, “Management At Breeding Time”, “Winter Care During Gestation Period”, “Care At Lambing Time”, “Care Of Ewe And Lambs After Lambing”, “Management Of Sheep”, “Sheep "Feeding”, “Suggested Rations”, “Parasites And Ailments Of Sheep”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on sheep farming.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJan 18, 2013
ISBN9781447482406
Sheep Production - With Information on the Breeding, Care and Management of Sheep

Related to Sheep Production - With Information on the Breeding, Care and Management of Sheep

Related ebooks

Nature For You

View More

Related articles

Related categories

Reviews for Sheep Production - With Information on the Breeding, Care and Management of Sheep

Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings

0 ratings0 reviews

What did you think?

Tap to rate

Review must be at least 10 words

    Book preview

    Sheep Production - With Information on the Breeding, Care and Management of Sheep - W. C. Skelley

    SHEEP PRODUCTION

    W. C. SKELLEY

    Professor William C. Skelley teaches courses in sheep production, supervises the management of the Rutgers’ flock of Hampshires and Shropshires and, for Jersey farmers, carries on Extension work in the selection, care, and management of the farm sheep flock. He is the author of publications on the feeding, breeding, and management of sheep and is called on frequently to judge sheep classes at country fairs. (For further biographical information, see Chapters XXVII and XXX.)

    SHEEP raising is an important industry in the United States and in the eastern states is conducted on a small-flock basis, whereas in the western states it is a major enterprise. Sheep have been on the increase in recent years, due to the fact that a flock properly managed can be made a profitable enterprise in almost any kind of farm program. They do not require expensive buildings, the initial cost is low, they handle feed efficiently, and they provide two sources of income—meat and wool.

    STARTING A FLOCK

    It is advisable for the beginner to start with a small flock of about 25 ewes and a ram. As he gains experience, he can gradually increase his flock to the size he desires. In selecting animals, the following points should be kept in mind: health, age, soundness, type, fleece, condition, quality, and uniformity.

    Health is indicated by general thriftiness and vigor. There should be no signs of colds, coughing, or diarrhea; the fleece should be bright and oily, and the skin pink; the mucous membranes of the eyelids, nose, and mouth should be bright red; and the animals should be in fair flesh.

    Age. The ideal ewe for the beginner is the 2- or 3-year-old. Ewes of this age are in their prime and, having had one or two crops of lambs, they have less trouble in

    Enjoying the preview?
    Page 1 of 1