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...
Category: Sheep Health
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...
Sheep are relatively skittish and are easily scared by loud noises, humans, predators, and other animals. Keep your flock calm by creating a quiet, open environment where your sheep can see...
The CDT vaccine for sheep keeps your flock healthy and safe from three types of bacteria—Clostridium perfringens type C, Clostridium perfringens type D, and Clostridium tetani. Clostridia bacteria...
Caring for your sheep in winter requires focusing on warmth, sufficient food, shelter from harsh conditions, and warm, fresh drinking water. Even though sheep are resilient against the cold, they...
Sheep sleep about four hours a day, often laying down but sometimes standing up. They sleep at night, taking short naps rather than one long sleep session. Sheep generally sleep outside in fields,...