The Sheep Book for Smallholders - by Tim Tyne

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-slaughter and butchery and processing the fleece as well as spinning and weaving, sheepdog training and sheep for dairying. In addition the book has a huge and useful appendices. Hardback 320 pages   

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