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Spruce Haven Farm
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Flock and pasture management techniques used on a low-input, pasture-based sheep farm located near Meaford, Ontario, Canada. Includes pictures of homemade handling devises.
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Wintering the Ewe Flock
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With the cessation of pasture growth, more inputs of labor, management and harvested feedstuffs are required for the ewe flock. Actually, the winter period and nutrient needs of the flock may be as much a function of when a producer lambs as what the weather is.
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Sheep Pocket Guide
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An aid to basic sheep management practices in today's sheep business.
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Increasing Lamb Survival
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Proper management of the flock at key times of the production cycle can reduce young lamb mortality. A realistic goal of 10% lamb mortality is attainable by most producers.
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