If you breed sheep for any length of time, you’re likely to run across a case of mastitis at some point. This is particularly true for dairy animals. The increased udder volume and the larger, lower placed teats that are desirable for milking make the animals more susceptible to mastitis. So today we are going…
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10 Terrific Reasons To Milk Your Katahdin Sheep
Milking sheep is something that most people in this country find unusual or even weird. Most have never even considered it as a possibility. Many of those who have considered it have been put off by the wool and terrible reputation dairy sheep have. Or maybe you already have a flock of hair sheep and…
Milking Sheep 101: How To Set Yourself Up For Success
Are you interested in learning to milk a sheep? Then you’ve come to the right place. The technique for milking sheep, or any other animal for that matter is quite simple. Anyone can learn to be proficient at it with a little bit of practice. The actual process of milking a sheep just takes a…
Dairy Sheep: A Remarkable Triple Purpose Animal
Did you know that you can milk sheep? Dairy sheep produce a wonderful rich creamy milk that is naturally homogenized, easy to digest and packed full of protein and nutrients. They are triple purpose animals that can provide your family with milk, meat and fiber. When we purchased our original Katahdin Sheep the breeder mentioned…
