An Introduction to Keeping Sheep - Hardcover

Upton, Jane; Soden, Denis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0852362269 ISBN 13: 9780852362266

Publisher: Farming Press Books and Videos, 1991

Synopsis

This highly acclaimed book is an excellent introduction for anyone starting with sheep. It is full of detailed information and sold, sensible advice completemented by descriptive line drawings and color plates of the breeds. The contents include buying, housing, care of the breeding flock, veterinary advice and a useful shepherd's calendar.

About this title

About the Author

Jane Upton is a illustrated by trade who, on moving to the country, was given a sheep as a moving in present. What she didn't realize at the time was that the sheep was about to give birth and that she would become a small-scale sheep farmer as a result.Jane Upton is a illustrated by trade who, on moving to the country, was given a sheep as a moving in present. What she didn't realize at the time was that the sheep was about to give birth and that she would become a small-scale sheep farmer as a result.Denis Soden provided Jane Upton with the technical know how for putting this book together.

Synopsis

This illustrated work describes the essential skills and techniques that are required in sheep farming. There are sections on choosing sheep, handling pens, fencing and housing, sheep husbandry, flock health, breeding and marketing. The authors are both experienced in sheep farming - Jane Upton has a flock of Suffolks and serves on the committee of the small shepherds club, while Dennis Soden has worked as a shepherd on large and small flocks in Britain and Australia. The book is intended for the use of students, part-time farmers and those setting up new sheep enterprises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Farming Press Books and Videos
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0852362269
• ISBN 13: 9780852362266
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96