Anyone have recommendations on sheep care, handling, and health books? I need the in-depth kind of stuff, not basics/overview/breeds/etc that most books contain.
I have noticed, after jumping through forums a bit, that there aren't a lot of new/recent posts about people showing animals. So, I decided to create this thread for new members like me who would appreciate receiving new knowledge about goat shows. So feel free to posts pics, talk about which...
So guys, hi!
I just need some info for a project.
How to handle...
a pregnant mom?
a new mom and foal?
a weanling?
a newly bred mare?
a stud?
a stallion?
a yearling?
a two year old?
etc.
~Thanks~
Well, with kidding season coming, and some of us awaiting the arrival of future herd sires, I thought it might be an appropriate time for this.
I've heard horror stories about bucks. I was going to purchase a buckling once and the man was horrified that I would allow my child to be anywhere...