Residential Course,15th -
Students will develop sufficient expertise to successfully manage their own flock at lambing, or to gain extra income by “contract lambing” on other farms.
Places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Previous courses have attracted clients from as far afield as Southern France, Jersey, America, and the North of Scotland.
“ The most rewarding week of my life so far” Jenni Riggall, Jersey.
“ I learnt more about sheep in a week than most people learn in a lifetime”
David Armstrong, Lichfield
The Sheep Book for Smallholders -
The only book on sheep you will need!'
Packed full of detailed information The Sheep Book for Smallholders covers every
aspect of keeping sheep on a small scale. Beginning with a brief overview and comments
on the rise and fall of the artisan shepherd the author has divided the book into
the shepherd's calendar so that the sheep keeper knows what to expect with each season.
All aspects of looking after the flock are covered including selection, culling,
nutrition, housing, lambing, pasture management, ailments and prevention. There are
also sections detailing home-
Contact info@thegoodlifepress.co.uk