Storey's Barn Guide to Sheep

Storey's Barn Guide to Sheep

<DIV> Raising sheep involves far more than choosing the perfect breed and training a herding dog. The successful sheep farmer must know how to maintain his animals’ health and solve daily crises, large and small.<br><br> Designed to accompany the farmer into the barn, <I>Storey’s Barn Guide to Sheep</I> provides clear, step-by-step help, visible from several feet away. Oversized, heavy-duty pages illustrate dozens of procedures with simple, straightforward illustrations. A nail hole at the top of each page enables the farmer to open to the needed instructions, hang the book on a barn wall, and refer to the step-by-step illustrations throughout every procedure.<br><br> Graphic presentations guide farmers through trimming hooves, administering injections, assisting with lambing, bottle feeding, milking, shearing, and every other situation that might arise during the normal course of a sheep’s life. In addition to the procedural information, the book also features full-color anatomical illustrations, a lambing calendar, a feeding chart, and a helpful record-keeping section.<br><br> Guiding farmers through the ups and downs of sheep care, <I>Storey’s Barn Guide to Sheep</I> will be a trusted companion and an invaluable practical resource.</DIV>