Katahdin Hair Sheep Raising A Profitable Breed Of Sheep

Author : Darla Noble
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN 13 : 1311330917
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep written by Darla Noble and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-01-11 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: What are Katahdin Hair Sheep Chapter 2: The Katahdin Advantage Chapter 3: Selecting Katahdin Sheep for your Flock Chapter 4: Reaping the Benefits of the Katahdin Breed Closing Remarks Author Bio Introduction More than a few people would use words like ‘dumb’ and ‘stupid’ to describe sheep. Not me. I use words like ‘trusting’, ‘habitual’ and ‘profitable’. I use these words because they are what I know sheep to be. As someone who spent over twenty years as a shepherd to several hundred head of sheep, I can say in no uncertain terms that I know the potential for sheep when it comes to making your farm a profitable business. The degree of profitability, however, depends upon the quality of your sheep. And when it comes to quality, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better breed of sheep than the Katahdin. Katahdin are hair sheep; meaning they don’t have wool. So yes, if your intentions for raising sheep are for spinning, you will need to choose a wool breed known for the quality of their wool. But if it’s meat production you are after, look no further than the Katahdin.

Author : Liz Shankland
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
ISBN 13 : 9780857337702
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheep Manual written by Liz Shankland and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2015-09-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheep have to be one of the most versatile livestock animals on the planet. All-in-one grazing and fertilising machines, they provide meat and milk for our tables, wool for clothing, carpets, and insulation, skins for leather and rugs, and a whole host of other products. If you have recently acquired sheep or are thinking of starting a small flock, this book is for you. The Sheep Manual is a quick-reference, up-to-date, and easy-to-read guide which helps you choose the right breed for your land, provides essential health and welfare information, and guides you through your first breeding and lambing season.

Author : Darla Noble
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN 13 : 1310144478
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Sheep - Don’t Be Dumb About Raising Sheep…Because They Aren’t written by Darla Noble and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-01-10 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basics of Raising Sheep - Don’t Be Dumb About Raising Sheep…Because They Aren’t Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Being Prepared… it’s More than Just a Motto Chapter 2: Fencing Chapter 3: The Three Essentials—Food, Water and Shelter Chapter 4: I Pick Ewe Chapter 5: Hello, my Name is Shepherd Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Most people consider sheep to be cute, wooly…and dumb. These same people would be wrong. The truth of the matter is sheep are cute and wooly, but as for being dumb…while it is true that some breeds of sheep are less resilient than others and don’t do very well in the mothering department, the word ‘trusting’ is a much more appropriate adjective to describe these wonderful (yes, wonderful!) animals. There are a few other adjectives which aptly describe sheep: manageable, functional and profitable. Whether you have a couple of acres or a couple of hundred acres—sheep have much to offer in the way of an agricultural venture as long as you do it right. That’s where this book comes in. “I cannot tell you how many times I’ve turned people away wanting to buy sheep; telling them to come see me when they are actually ready to buy.” –Darla Noble That’s what this book is all about; getting you ready to raise sheep. Based upon the assumption that you’ve decided that’s what you want to do, we will tell you: *How to prepare yourself and your property to raise sheep *What you need to raise sheep *How to select sheep for your farm *The primary functions of a shepherd (that’s you!)

Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612129811
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The 5th edition is now updated to include full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.

Author : Elizabeth Ann Backes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781303412547
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Management of Katahdin Hair Sheep written by Elizabeth Ann Backes and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objectives of this research were to determine the effects of different management practices on Katahdin hair sheep performance. For experiment 1, over 2 yr, 5, 0.4-ha pastures were allocated randomly to 1 of 2 grazing treatments: 1) Continuous; or 2) 4-cell rotation. Fifty yearling Katahdin ewes (53 +/- 0.7 kg initial BW; 3.3 +/- 0.09 initial BCS) were stratified by BW and BCS and allocated randomly to pastures in early May. Grazing d, basal cover, forage quantity or quality did not differ across treatments; however, sampling date effects were detected for forage quantity and quality. Beginning and end of breeding and final BW and FAMACHA(c) scores, ADG, total gain, end breeding and final BCS, number of lambs/ewe exposed, and lamb birth wt did not differ across treatments. Beginning of breeding BCS tended to be greater and lambing rates and frequency of multiple births were greater from continuous compared with 4-cell rotation. In experiment 2, 93 lambs (26 +/- 0.5 kg initial BW; 96 d of age) were stratified by litter, BW, sex, and age of dam and were allocated randomly to 1 of 4 treatments 1) Fenceline AM; 2) Fenceline PM; 3) Traditional AM; and 4) Traditional PM for a 14-d weaning period. Behavior was observed at 12, 24, 48, and 72 h post-weaning. Weaning weight, 14-d post-weaning weight, ADG, and total gain did not differ. Vocalizing tended to be greater from fenceline compared with traditional; however, walking rapidly, running, or lying down did not differ . A time effect was detected for vocalizing and lying down. A treatment x time interaction tendency was observed for standing. Utilizing rotational grazing with Katahdin ewes may increase lambing rates and frequency of multiples births; however, implementing alternative weaning strategies using Katahdin lambs may not increase performance and may negatively affect behavior.

Author : Paula Simmons
Publisher : Storey Kids
ISBN 13 : 9781580172622
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Kids. This book was released on 2001 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're about to acquire your first sheep or are interested in diversifying your operation with rare breeds, Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep covers everything small-scale sheep farmers need to know to keep their animals healthy and productive. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius provide expert advice on breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, and medical care. You'll also find tips on profitably marketing your meat and fiber products, as well as information on obtaining organic certifications.

Author : Philip Hasheider
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760345244
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Raise Sheep written by Philip Hasheider and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVIf you’ve ever envisioned keeping sheep in your own pasture, be it one or two hobby animals or a large flock, this book is the perfect place to begin. Backed by the National FFA Organization, our acclaimed series of How to Raise guides has helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. In this freshly updated second edition of How to Raise Sheep, author and farmer Philip Hasheider offers reliable guidance for getting started and going the distance. First, he walks you through all the basics on breeds, housing, fencing, feed requirements, breeding, lambing, showing, and marketing meat and wool. Then, he covers the various farming options (organic, sustainable, and conventional) so you can decide which approach best meets your needs. Accompanied by gorgeous instructional photography, How to Raise Sheep continues to be an essential primer for the newcomer to sheep care, with everything you need to know to raise a healthy, productive flock./div

Author : F. R. Marshall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Farm Sheep Raising for Beginners written by F. R. Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 : 9780996603874
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Elliott Homestead written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David G. Pugh
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323624642
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheep, Goat, and Cervid Medicine - E-Book written by David G. Pugh and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Coverage of cervids has been added to chapters throughout the book, reflecting the growing popularity of deer and elk. NEW! Thorough content updates are made throughout the book and reflect the latest research evidence. NEW! 170 new clinical photos have been added. NEW! Anesthesia and Pain Management chapter includes a new section on pain management strategies, reflecting the emphasis on controlling pain in small ruminants. NEW! Expert Consult website offers an online version of the book, making it easy to search the entire book electronically. NEW! Two new authors are respected and well-known veterinary medicine experts and educators: Dr. Misty Edmondson and Dr. Thomas Passler.