SHEEP AUCTION EXPERIENCE
WHAT TO EXPECT AT A LAMB AUCTION Attending an auction is a great education in preparing for showing a market project. Even if you already have plans to purchase your…
WHAT TO EXPECT AT A LAMB AUCTION Attending an auction is a great education in preparing for showing a market project. Even if you already have plans to purchase your…
HOW TO PICK OUT A MARKET LAMB Picking out a market lamb can be a challenge. The first obstacle is that they appear to all look alike! Our goal is…
THE BEHAVIOR OF SHEEP In managing a lamb project, it’s important to understand the difference between healthy and sick lamb behaviors. It will help you identify a potential health problem. …
MARKET OR WOOL SHEEP BREEDSWhat is the Difference between Market vs Wool Sheep Breeds? There are over 200 breeds of sheep in the world and they fall into basic categories of sheep:…
HOW TO ESTIMATE AGE OF GOATS & SHEEP Figuring out the general age of goats and sheep can be accomplished in a couple of ways. The breeder can tell you…
HOW TO EVALUATE LAMENESS, WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?What Should I Look For? Each day, twice a day, you are given an opportunity to practice livestock management. Each time you feed;…
Daily Health Evaluation Every day, twice a day you have an opportunity to actively manage your project’s health! Every feeding, look at each of these items and correct them as needed. …
GROOMING STANDS 101Selecting the Right Stand Grooming stands are a necessity for goat or sheep showmen, especially those who plan to show for multiple years. Blocking or Grooming stands make…
HOW TO CLIP A LAMBCLIPPING TIPS & TECHNIQUES With a few tips and techniques, you can begin to develop the skill to take the challenging chore of clipping a lamb…
HOW TO HELP ITCHY SKIN OR FLEA PROBLEMS There are many wonderful flea and tick shampoos on the market. But sometimes it’s nice to change up the shampoo routine. Because…