An introductory guide book to raising sheep for hobby, show, food, or sale, covering such topics as housing and equipment, biology and behavior, flock management, health, predators, herding dogs, and other related topics.

Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including...