Dorper sheep is a breed that adapts well to tough climatic conditions and matures faster […]
Lambing and Kidding ( Parturition)
Lambing and kidding, like calving, are natural processes which normally take place without help. Observation […]
Preparing to wean your lambs
When lambs over eight weeks of age are growing at less than 200g per day, […]
How to best feed Lambs and Ewes
“With 80% of lamb performance based on a farmer’s management and only 20% on feeding, […]
Why In-breeding in animals is bad
Breeding is an important aspect in livestock production and farming. Though some livestock farmers don’t […]
Weaning Limits stress in Ewes and Lambs
Ewes baaing, lambs crying is a very likely stage in a life cycle and environment […]
Understanding tail docking in Sheep
Docking is the intentional removal of part of an animal’s tails or, sometimes, ears. The […]
Benefits and challenges of Multi-species grazing.
Those who own small acreage may wonder about grazing multiple species of animals on their […]
Understanding weaning process in lambs
Early weaning generally takes place when lambs are 60 days old. Lambs should weigh at […]
Nutritional needs for your Sheep
Supplementary feeding is the additional supply of feed containing energy, protein or vitamins and minerals […]