Getting ewes to adopt orphan lambs requires the orphans to smell like the ewe's own brood. There are several ways to transfer the ewe's smell to the orphan and pull off a successful adoption. Here's how to do it.
Knowing the nutrient requirements of different types of sheep is fundamental to raising healthy animals. This series of tables provides the nutrient requirements of sheep in pounds and as a percentage of diet.
11 – Cull unproductive animals 10 – Feed a Balanced Ration 9 – Limit feed (rather than self feed) 8 – Feed Whole grain instead of processed 7 – Compare feeds on the cost/pound of nutrient needed, not on total ...