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How Long Do Sheep Live? What You Can Expect

Sheep tend to live to around 10-12 years old. Elements that affect sheep lifespan include the quality of care, the breed and genetics of the sheep, their environment, and whether they are...

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Bottle Feeding Lambs: Step By Step Guide

You can bottle feed your lambs as soon as they are born. There are pros and cons, so make sure it's necessary. Have a vet check the lamb, wash and sanitize the bottles and equipment, measure an...

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Hay For Sheep: What’s The Best Option?

Leafy alfalfa is the best option for hay for sheep based on nutritional value, cost, and accessibility for all ages of sheep. Other excellent hay options are grass hay, legumes, cereal grain straw,...

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Can Goats And Sheep Live Together?

Goats and sheep can live together, but it requires planning, patience, and extra attention to detail to account for the social structure and environmental needs of each species. Risks include the...

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19 Sheep Books You Don’t Want to Miss

Whether you're looking for information on how to raise your sheep or are simply an animal lover, you're in the right place. From children's books about sheep to books about how to raise sheep, the...

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Docking Sheep Tails: Do or Don’t

Tail docking is a common flock management practice intended to prevent flystrike and make shearing easier. Tail docking is painful for sheep, and when tails are docked too short, it can make...

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