| There are many possible reasons why you want to | | | | sheep, remember that you don't have to build it new. |
| know how to raise sheep. You could be thinking of | | | | Old facilities for poultry, swine and dairy can be |
| raising sheep for profit, for the environment (such as | | | | utilized once thoroughly cleaned and redesigned to |
| helping improve an agricultural landscape), or for fun | | | | accommodate sheep. It's best to provide bedding to |
| (such as a hobby to make yourself busy with when | | | | give your sheep warmth and comfort. Straw is the |
| you're retired). | | | | common choice for bedding, but you can use hay, a |
| Once you have determined your reasons for wanting | | | | cheaper alternative. |
| to know how to raise sheep, you can move on and | | | | 2) Feeding |
| use tried and tested methods. If you want to raise | | | | It is highly recommended to use feeders that are |
| sheep for economic purposes, it's best if you consult | | | | raised above the ground to avoid wastage and the |
| an expert who can make plans on a grander scale. | | | | spread of diseases. Grain feeders come in various |
| Nevertheless, this 2 tips you'll find in this article will | | | | types, each with their own advantages and |
| suffice for fundamental sheep-raising operations. | | | | disadvantages. Whichever you choose, don't forge to |
| 1) Housing | | | | clean it after every feeding. Once your sheep are |
| There are a variety of housing types you can | | | | ready to eat hay, feed the hay in bunks along a |
| choose from. Traditional barns and pole or metal | | | | fence line. If you opt for rations, you can make use |
| buildings are some of the most common. While these | | | | of less feeder space; on the other hand, if you have |
| can be expensive, they also offer the best | | | | more sheep, it's better to feed them all at once using |
| protection. Think of it as a wise and necessary | | | | more feeder space. Of course, don't forget their |
| investment. If you're on a strict budget, you could go | | | | water, which no doubt has to be clean. Books on |
| for what is known as a hoop house, a | | | | how to raise sheep will tell you that these creatures |
| greenhouse-type construction with a vaulted metal | | | | are big on water, consuming to up to four gallons a |
| frame covered with thick fabric. Whatever type of | | | | day. |
| shelter you choose when you're learning how to raise | | | | |