sheep

  1. ShrekDawg

    Best sheep breeds

    Just curious, probably not getting sheep. But what are the best breeds? Mainly interested in friendly pets. But maybe this could be a useful thread for someone else who finds it and we could say best wool, best meat, hardiness, feed conversion, etc. Too if you want. But for me, friendly and...
  2. ShrekDawg

    Goats or sheep

    Goats or sheep? Which do you prefer and why? And what are some potential uses of each? Know about some of the more obvious uses but curious to hear your thoughts/the less obvious ones.
  3. southdeb

    Do anyone have sheeps?

    Hi there! I'm wondering if I buy one or two sheeps, since I love :love the way they look and in order to spend less time cutting grass. I'm not sure if this will be really a good idea... I have 1.4 hectares of almost grass. I do have some fruit trees, palms and will have a little orchard. Are...
  4. southdeb

    Do anyone have sheeps?

    Hi there! I'm wondering if I buy one or two sheeps, since I love :love the way they look and in order to spend less time cutting grass. I'm not sure if this will be really a good idea... I have 1.4 hectares of almost grass. I do have some fruit trees, palms and will have a little orchard. Are...
  5. lilmillefleur

    help with TSC Checklist (sheep and chickens)

    We are going to TSC to buy things for our very first sheep, a mom and twin baby sheep coming later today and our new baby chicks being shipped June 25th. If there's anything else you think we should add, say so! :) (eta the sheep already have their enclosure set up, with a secure electric fence...
  6. Squeak61

    Babydoll sheep

    Hey everyone! My family and I have decided to expand our backyard homestead. We’re contemplating getting 2 babydoll sheep. We thought about goats, but I don’t think they would keep our lawns as “mowed” as we would hope. So I’m just wondering everyone’s opinions on sheep in general, and if they...
  7. ShrekDawg

    Sheep?

    What are sheep like to own? I've wanted goats for a while but my mom saw a flyer for a sheep festival thing next month and now she randomly tells me she wouldn't mind getting sheep. So now I'm curious what the differences are and what you use sheep for. Cause I wanted goats for brush clearing...
  8. S

    My ewe lamb is pregnant and sick!! Help!!

    Hi! My ewe lamb that I shown last year is pregnant and 14 days away from lambing. She has already had twin lambing disease. Now she won't get up and has really nasty, sticky, and smelly diarrhea. I was hoping the internet would help but so far no luck. If anyone knows please help me. Everything...
  9. skeleroo

    Bottle Baby Lamb

    Hi y'all. I've recently acquired a little ewe lamb. Someone basically dropped her on my doorstep. I didn't have any information on her but it seemed like she was <24 hours when I got her. So we've had her for two and a half weeks now. I have no idea what I'm doing but she's still alive and...
  10. RingAroundTheRosie

    Chicory Acres - A day in the Life of

    I figured, I may as well just start a thread for myself, rather then clog up the forum w all the pictures I will want to post ;) and all he farm updates I'd want to add. Today we grew by a dozen chicks. 6 EE and 6 Welsummer chicks. We got them from Ideal Poultry and so far, extremely pleased w...
  11. thessalonchick

    Advice needed for sheep and goats

    Looking for advice on what types of things I should have on hand for my sheep and goats for example medical supplies and such. How often should they be dewormed ? What should I offer them as preventative measures? All products must be safe around horses as well . Thank you for any advice you...
  12. ShrekDawg

    Dogs stay with sheep in wildfire

    Saw this on FB and figured I would share it here too. I thought it was a sweet story but also a great example of true working dogs and clearly these are GOOD dogs. Won't leave their charges for anything. And I was amazed the one is 12 years old!!! I bet those dogs have some stories to tell...
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  13. catcrazy37

    Sheep Breeds?

    I'm looking for a small, hair, polled breed of sheep that does well in cold climates and is relatively friendly. Anyone know of my dream sheep (or a breed that fits some of these requirements)?
  14. E

    Hello

    Hello, I'm Ed with Kentucky Meadows. We are a small farm that raises Rambouillet Sheep, beef cattle, free range chickens, muscovy ducks, and turkeys.
  15. Wickedchicken6

    Hi everyone! It's been one year!!!

    Hi everyone!!! It's officially been a year today since I joined BYC. And what a fantastic year it's been!! I never did "officially" introduce myself and I figure if I don't get it done tonight...well, I think it's time I get it done. So here it goes... I grew up with my grandparents on their...
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