Sheep are a great addition to many farmsteads. They can be a source of fiber, meat, and milk for your family, and they’re excellent mowers. Although you’ll have to weigh many factors when choosing the right breed for your needs, the same basics of safety and sustenance apply to all animals. Let’s include fencing and shelter in the safety category, and place food and water under sustenance.
Begin by loosely evaluating your current setup for existing fences, barns, and outbuildings; nontraditional areas that could be used as pasture; and streams and ponds. Then, consider how to use, modify, or add to those existing assets to provide the best possible environment for your sheep to thrive.
Fences That Make Sense
Fencing is essential for keeping livestock in and predators out. Your long-term goals and farm layout will determine if you should install permanent fences or use barriers that can be moved from one area to another. Start by taking accurate measurements. Then, research prices and add up the material and labor costs of the different types. Additionally, we
