Sheep Farming - Penn State Extension
Do you want to know more about sheep farming? Learn about how to take care of a sheep flock, sheep health, nutrition, breeding, milking, and marketing.
Raising Sheep: Production and Management - Penn State Extension
Sheep are perfect for small farms and rural homesteads because they are relatively small and easy to handle when compared with cows, horses, and pigs. Sheep can graze on a range of different crops, but the quality of the forage is fundamental for the health of the flock.
So You Want to Raise Sheep or Goats? - Penn State Extension
2021年10月27日 · This decision should directly reflect the markets a producer has available to sell sheep or goats, and consider the resources available on the farm and the producer's individual goals. Sheep and goats may be used to produce meat, wool, fiber, or milk.
Sheep Farm Business Management | Penn State Extension
Looking for sheep farm business management information? Learn how to start a sheep farm and how to raise sheep for profit. Find tips on pricing meat and increasing lamb consumption.
Milking Sheep Production - Penn State Extension
2023年1月25日 · There is a growing interest in milking sheep and sheep milk products. In Europe, sheep dairying is a fairly common enterprise, and sheep breeds have been developed specifically for milk production. It is not unusual for these breeds to …
Set Production Benchmarks for Sheep and Goat Production
2024年5月7日 · For a sheep or goat operation, producers can set production benchmarks to improve performance that could lead to more profitability. These production goals could focus on only one year, or they could focus on reaching goals five or ten years down the road.
Sheep Records: The Key to Profitability - Penn State Extension
Choosing what type of records to keep for your sheep operation initially starts with looking at what influences profitability of the flock. Once you decide what affects the profitability, then you can start collecting the records that help you make better informed decisions.
Agritourism Diversification: Petting Zoos on the Farm
2023年9月11日 · Some agritourism businesses may have an interest in having a petting zoo of common farm animals (sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, chickens, turkeys, alpacas, donkeys, etc.) as an attraction for visitors.
Sheep Grazing to Maintain Solar Energy Sites in Pennsylvania
Questions that emerge in discussion about grazing sheep under solar panels include what class of animal will work best, how does lambing fit in, and what forage species work best for grazing on a solar farm.
Raising Goats: Production and Management - Penn State Extension
If you are interested in raising homestead goats, join the Living on a Few Acres – Goats, Sheep, and Beef webinar led by Penn State Extension Specialists and Educators. During the webinar, participants can learn more about breed selection, feeding, …