| Though it's easy to overlook the importance of | | | | would be the most appropriate for your herd. |
| having the proper sheep housing for your herd, this is | | | | 3) Ventilation |
| actually one of the more crucial factors that you'll | | | | If you'll be housing your sheep in closed confines, you |
| need to deal with when taking proper care of sheep. | | | | need to make ventilation your top priority. This way, |
| Sure simple shelters may seem adequate enough for | | | | your sheep will be able to have access to fresh air |
| those living in areas with mild temperature, but if | | | | even if they're confined within walls. |
| you're located in areas that are prone to harsh | | | | 4) Bedding |
| weather conditions, then you might have to look for | | | | Since bedding can provide warmth and comfort to |
| more elaborate structures to house your sheep in. if | | | | your sheep, the type of material you choose to use |
| you want to be able to construct the perfect sheep | | | | is an important decision you need to make. Whether |
| housing environment for your herd, here are 5 things | | | | you choose hay, straw, pine shavings or even wood |
| that you need to know when planning it all out. | | | | chips, make sure to go through the advantages and |
| 1) Space requirement | | | | disadvantages of each so that you can choose the |
| First off, you need to determine the amount of | | | | most appropriate material for your breed. |
| space you have when planning out sheep housing. | | | | 5) Sheep habits |
| Since sheep respond well to open areas, you need to | | | | Last but not the least, you should also consider your |
| ensure that your herd has enough space to move | | | | sheep's innate habits when choosing the most |
| freely and roam around. If you cramp them into a | | | | appropriate housing for it. Since different breeds have |
| small space, it will make them more susceptible to | | | | different qualities that you need to keep in mind, you |
| sharing diseases. | | | | should choose housing that is perfect for the breed |
| 2) Type of housing | | | | that you're planning on keeping. So whether your |
| Next, you need to decide on the kind of housing | | | | breed likes to flock together or prefers to graze and |
| you'll be providing for your sheep. Sheep housing can | | | | forage separately, you should choose sheep housing |
| range from a simple hut to a modern barn so | | | | that you feel would suit their habits the most. This is |
| depending on your budget and the climate you have | | | | the only way that you'll be able to raise healthy |
| in your area, you should decide on what you think | | | | happy sheep. |