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This list is not comprehensive; rather, each link is
one of the best I have found on the subject described.
Scroll down to browse the links or select one of the following categories: Scottish Blackface Specific Sheep Breeds Sheep Management Wool Processing Wool Dyeing Rug Making Felting Spinning Weaving Knitting Cooking More Links |
A good place to find out about about many different breeds of sheep. |
A wonderful introduction to basic sheep information.
A good reference guide for the care and management of sheep. A concise reference and excellent aid for any shepherd. Various fact sheets about sheep health issues. Some are downloadable, others must be purchased. A good article about where to dock tails. A concise guide to disinfecting and subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous injections. A step by step guide including instructional photos and photos of parasite eggs. An excellent factsheet with instructional photos on the prevention, identification, and treatment of hypothermia in lambs. Information about a new form of AI under development for sheep. This site focuses on goats, but the same generally applies to sheep. A detailed site including illustrations of abscess sites, treatment and control, and a discussion on other causes of abscesses. CL - Managing with Formalin by the same author, may also be of interest, although I do not know if this method has been tried in sheep. This relatively technical site will help you extend the breedability of your flock by helping you determine exactly how related any two given animals are. While the information on the advantages of pasture feeding is geared towards cattle, the same advantages can be applied to sheep. While navigation of this site is in the obfusticated style typical of our government, you can eventually find out the poisonous plants in your area. Plans for everything from sheds to feeders. The plans are for wooden structures so if you are handy with a hammer you can build away. I will note that some of the structures may not be suitable for Scottish Blackface rams in cold climates. Extreme cold makes wood brittle and easily broken by an agressive ram. Excellent source for everything from electric fencing to prolapse retainers. Another source of sheep supplies. |
This magazine explores a wide range of topics of interest to sheep
growers and product marketers at all levels of experience.
6 issues per year.
An excellent primer and reference text for the shepherd. Another excellent primer and reference text for the shepherd. A good primer for a beginning shepherd. Unfortunately the index in the second edition is a bit mixed up making referencing topics an occasional struggle. The shepherd's answer to the question, "What's wrong with my sheep and what am I supposed to do about it?" |
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This links to a Digital Archive of Books About Weaving, Textiles, Lace, and Related Topics.
Look for (or use your browser's search feature to
find) this invaluable online rug weaving book.
This "how-to" book (for purchase, not online) also includes information for selecting and harvesting quality wool. |
A magazine filled with information, ideas and patterns. 4 issues per year.
A complete spinning bible that covers just about every spinning topic imaginable. A good reference text that is small enough to keep beside your wheel. |
Recipes for enjoying delicious lamb. |
Links to all kinds of information about raising sheep. Start with the selections down the left (green) frame if you don't want to be overwhelmed by the vast amount of information. |