On doctoring sheep

My plan is to raise sheep with as little inputs as possible. By “inputs” I mean things I buy at the store and feed or give to the animals. My thinking is as follows. In short: That’s about it. Treating sick sheep doesn’t make much sense to me, especially if I am just doctoring it… Continue reading On doctoring sheep

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Treating #36

#36 is a ewe that presented with severe hoof problems. I was finally able to catch her and apply 5% Copper Sulfate solution and Footcure with a wrap. She also broke her hoof wall which probably caused a lot of pain. It took her a while but she fully recovered after about a week.

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Rams and Lambs

We moved the rams and the bottle lambs into our backyard. The rams will stay until November, when they will breed. The lambs until they are weaned. I have about half an acre in my backyard, which should be able to feed, easily, 4 sheep. I haven’t setup a rotational system yet, but I plan… Continue reading Rams and Lambs

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