Introduction

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.