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Raising sheep can be fun and rewarding if you live on a small farm or even in a rural home with a bit of available pasture space. They are docile, gentle animals for hobby farms, and they serve many purposes, such as providing meat, wool and even milk. For many rural families, sheep are virtual pets. If you are considering raising sheep on your small farm or homestead, here are some basics to consider before you start assembling your flock.

When selecting the right sheep breed, the first thing to consider is the purpose of the sheep. Are you raising them for meat or wool, or just as pet lawnmowers? Or are you taking the less common route and raising them for milk? Although sheep don't yield nearly as much milk as cows or goats, some people do enjoy the taste of sheep's milk, and it can be used to make delicious cheeses and yogurts. You will also need to consider your local climate, so ask around locally as to what breeds are being raised by other farmers in the area There are hundreds of breeds of sheep, but the list of those most commonly raised is fairly small.

Amazing Herd Of Sheep Caught On Camera On Morning Grass Food

Flies Going Over Mother Sheep While eating Grass

Funny Cute Sheep Chewing Some Food

Adorable Sheep Learned How To Walk With Father Assist In Farm

Adorable Herd Of Goats Standing In Line Eating Grass