Herding sheep is generally a responsibility reserved for farmers and sheepdogs. Occasionally, a piglet might fill in. But a ram? During an annual “sheep parade,” sheepherding duties were indeed ...

Sheep don’t graze like cattle — and that difference could be a major advantage. Kansas State University veterinarians Brad White and Todd Gunderson along with beef cattle nutritionist, Phillip ...

A mother ewe and her lamb graze green pastures. A well-managed pasture is the best source of feed for your sheep. It’s economical, and provides them with the food nature intended them to eat: fresh ...

These animals provide not only rich, organic fertilizers to help build soil, they can also provide endless hours of entertainment. Once part of most diversified and subsistence farms, four-stomached ...

Those who have sheep and goats can find out more about pasture and grazing management for optimal nutrition through two webinars sponsored next month by the Penn State Extension Service. The Sept. 8 ...

Lauren Arcuri is a writer and an experienced small farmer based in rural Vermont. When selecting the right sheep breed, the first thing to consider is the purpose of the sheep. Are you raising them ...