Sheep are interesting critters. From the outside, they don’t appear that complex – wooly, somewhat loveable and even picturesque as they dot the countryside grazing. However, as they are grazing, their inside is working to meet their nutritional needs. Sheep are herbivorous ruminants, meaning their diet consists primarily of plant material, and they have a specialized […]
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When to Wean Lambs and Post-weaning Lamb Care
Weaning lambs is an important process in sheep production, impacting their growth, health and long-term productivity. Weaning marks the transition from a milk-based diet to solid feed and, when managed properly, ensures that lambs grow into healthy, productive adult sheep. Understanding the optimal timing of when to wean lambs and implementing best practices for lamb […]
How to Prepare for First Time Goat Kidding
There’s nothing cuter than a baby goat jumping around, leaping onto its mama. That is unless it’s an entire pen of goat kids jumping and playing together. Before you get those baby goats to the point of playing you first have to get them born safely and healthfully and started in the right direction. At […]
Goat Grooming: Getting your Kids Ready to Show Starts at Home
Everyone wants to look their absolute best when they go to town. Whether it’s putting on your Sunday best or getting gussied up for a night on the town, appearances should and do matter. It’s no different in the show ring. And though goats are judged on muscle expression, structural correction, balance, and eye appeal, […]
What Do Goats Eat?
Goats come in all shapes and sizes. But how do they get to be all those different sizes? Goats require nutrients to grow, and as a goat owner, you want to give them the best nutrition possible. But what do goats eat? It’s been said that goats will eat everything and anything you put in […]