Sheep: Small Scale Sheep Keeping (Hobby Farm)

I read this book being a complete novice on raising sheep. After reading this book, I really feel I have enough knowledge to raise my own sheep on my hobby farm.The author (Sue Weaver) writes in a wonderful down-to-earth and very easy to understand style. She covers everything sheep such as: choosing the right sheep breed for your needs, sheep disposition & behavior, sheep housing, nutritional needs, shearing & selling fleece, hoof trimming, delivering lambs, common sheep diseases and how to vaccinate your sheep. Whether you're a total novice like me or an old pro, I think you could learn a lot from this book.This book is put together on nice glossy paper stock. It also has tons of excellent photos. What I love most is that the author shows many photo's on how to correctly do many procedures w/sheep, such as vaccinations. Also this book sports an excellent resource directory. The directory includes an online directory, sheep organizations, sheep suppliers, state & university resources and my favorite the book and periodical guide to all sheep.The only thing I would've liked in here (tho, I know it goes way beyond the scope of this book) is a chapter that had every sheep breed with photos and characteristics listed. Tho, the author does go a bit into what breeds are best for milk and for wool.This book is a great investment. I also have Sue Weaver's other book on raising chickens and it is wonderful as well. If you're reading this Sue, how about a book on raising Ducks and one on raising Alpacas next? :)

Easy read. Informative

I really enjoyed all the information shared in this book. I found it helpful, as I had two sheep, at the time. There was no in-depth information on any one topic, but general information on quite a few topics.

A book that teaches a bit, is a good read, but is not a 100% guide to sheep breeds or keeping. It is however a good starting point for people toying with the idea of keeping sheep one day. I did go from hell yeah I want cute sheep and yummy lamb all the time, to actually looking at the reality of it. I still want to have them after reading this book, but not today XD

I bought 3 different books on sheep as they are my newest pets, and this was definitely the best for beginners. I wish I had bought this one first. It's very clear and easy to read and understand for beginners, but also has good information for people who have some experience. I highly recommend this as your first book on sheep, whether you're just thinking of some, or already have started a flock.

I would not recommend this book for the beginner and Im a beginner. This is what you see in this book too often, "that subject is too much to cover in this book". Then it moves on to things to a lot of unwanted "my sheep smell great info, or owe they were always soft, and this is what a cloud tastes like (sarcasm), but a lot of useless incomplete info. Waste of time.

My wife bought this book because she wants sheep. Within the first day of receiving it, she read half way through it. Very helpful and gives you lots of information you need. Easy read for any age

good anbd informative for first timers and seasoned breeders