The Backyard Sheep - by Sue Weaver (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><b>An informative guide for anyone looking to keep from two to twelve sheep for fleece, dairy, or companionship.</b> <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Raise a flock of sheep in your backyard. Even with a limited amount of space, you can enjoy homegrown fleece and fresh milk, as well as the endearing company of these family-friendly animals. Sue Weaver provides all the instructions you need for selecting a breed; housing and feeding; harvesting fleece; and milking. With simple recipes for making cheese and yogurt, and tips on processing fleece for wool, you'll enjoy the varied and numerous rewards of keeping sheep.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Useful and lovable, sheep make wonderful backyard pets. Their fleece is fundamental to all sorts of fiber arts; their ultra-rich, high-fat milk produces delicious cheese; and if you raise herding dogs, sheep are a must! Sue Weaver's complete guide to raising two or twelve sheep covers everything from their place in history to their place in your backyard.</p><p> </p><p>The essential beginner's guide to: </p><p>- Choosing a breed. Select the sheep that best suit your climate, facilities, and purpose.</p><p>- Housing and feeding. You want your sheep to be comfortable, well nourished and safe.</p><p>- Caring for sheep. Identify and treat illnesses and afflictions, breed your ewes, and see them safely through lambing season.</p><p>- Producing beautiful fleece. Handspinner-quality fleeces don't just happen; discover how to get the best from your sheep.</p><p>- Milking. Basic techniques and tips on handling your fresh milk will turn you into a pro in no time.</p><p>- Making cheese. Sheep-milk cheese and yogurt are two of the finest reasons to keep sheep.</p>
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