Living with Sheep: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Flock (Living with)
by Geoff Hansen, Chuck Wooster
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Author: Chuck Wooster, Geoff HansenEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-02-01
ISBN: 1592289061
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: The Lyons Press
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Book Review: Delightful read.
Summary: 4 Stars
Reading this book has given me confidence to become a shepherd myself. In addition to many necessary details, he recommends learning the personalities of the sheep, being aware when the behavior pattern is different than normal and to trying to figure out why. He has learned the normal noises of the flock, and has learned not to ignore it when they are noisier than normal. Other lessons on sheep behavior include not making direct eye contact with sheep, but speaking to them reassuringly when you approach so they know it's just you and they aren't upset by your presence. There are many other lessons on sheep which are interestingly and sometimes humorously presented for the reader.
I wish there was more on dairying, as I'm interested in that and there aren't many books on dairying sheep. I disagreed with the authors practice of getting rid of the slaughter left overs by leaving them out for carnivores to eat. (I will definitely be composting the parts of sheep the sheep 'waste'). The feeding of grain damages the digestive system of sheep, but I'm not an expert. I would like to read more about keeping grass fed sheep.
Summary of Living with Sheep: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Flock (Living with)
A unique guide to sheep, for would-be farmers and people who simply love animals and the outdoors.
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