The goal with animal husbandry is to make money. The way you make money is by cutting costs (all the way down to zero is possible) and maximizing reproduction, gains, and health. Genetics, often represented by breeding, is not a primary concern. It is secondary. Supposedly animals from a good breed with good genetics will… Continue reading Is it genetics or environment?
Month: November 2025
Sheep Census 2025-11-10
Today at around 11 AM, I gathered the ewe herd into the pen and I counted the sheep, tagged the lambs, and castrated the ram lambs. Here’s what I found. Keep in mind that I have a separate ram herd of 7 rams. I expected 54 ewes, so I am missing about 8 of them.… Continue reading Sheep Census 2025-11-10