In my experience as a sheep owner, I’ve found that sheep are typically gentle and cute, but they can be loud, especially at night! At first, this made me think, “why do they baa after dark?” Sheep baa at night to communicate with each other. Ewes baa at night to raise the alarm about the …
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Sheep don’t usually need help to give birth but make sure they have a quiet, clean place to lamb. Nonetheless, keeping tabs on your pregnant ewes is essential. Here’s how to tell when a sheep is close to lambing, as they might need your assistance. Your sheep are close to lambing if they are nesting, …
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While it is customary to shear your sheep at least once yearly, this hasn’t always been the tradition. Sheep were domesticated about 500 years ago but have been alive much longer. They survived and still do in the wild battling the harsh environments successfully. But how do sheep survive in the wild without shearing? Sheep …
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The lambing period is undoubtedly an exciting time for sheep owners as that means an increase in the number of sheep on your farm and having those cute little lambs running is pretty awesome. However, that won’t happen overnight since they have gestation periods, so how long do sheep stay pregnant? Sheep stay pregnant for …
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Many people assume that sheep should only eat hay and grains. However, that is far from the truth. Sheep have a diverse palate and will enjoy an occasional treat of different vegetables and fruits from your garden. So with that in mind, can sheep eat asparagus? Yes, your sheep can eat asparagus, but this vegetable …
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Pumpkins provide significant nutritional benefits to animals and human beings. They are rich in trace minerals and vitamins such as A and E. Therefore, your sheep will get several health benefits from this fruit. Can sheep eat pumpkins? Yes, sheep can eat pumpkins as they are not only delicious but also nutritious for them. They …
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Electric shears may have rendered hand shears a bit old-fashioned, but they remain useful tools to sheep farmers since they come in handy in areas without electricity and generate more wool. However, hand shearing a sheep isn’t painless and needs skill, so learn how to shear a sheep with hand shears in this post. To …
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The five months of your sheep’s pregnancy can be terrifying, especially since the risk of losing the lamb and the mother are pretty real, causing you to lose a valuable investment. Therefore, it’s important to monitor your pregnant ewes to catch any problems, including signs of dead lamb in ewe. The signs of dead lamb …
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Rearing sheep and goats on the same farm isn’t complex; it can be a great idea as both of them are ruminants of similar size (it can be hard for a novice to differentiate them). However, they also differ in certain aspects, which brings me to ask, can sheep eat goat feed? You can feed …
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Generally, healthy sheep do not cough, so you may be alarmed when yours start coughing, especially during the warm seasons, as that could signify a serious issue. However, before acting, you must ask yourself, why is my sheep coughing? The common cause of coughing in your sheep are dust, dirt, and overeating feed. In addition, …
