Resources
Here is a list of web sites that might be helpful.
http://www.vermontagriculture.com/buylocal/visit/fairs.html
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/ansc442/Semprojs/2007/firstsheep/firstsheep.htm
http://www.sheep101.info/201/breedselection.htm Maryland Small Ruminant Page – Housing & Equipment for Sheep & Goats
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/housing.html Sheep 101 – Ruminants
http://www.sheep101.info/cud.html
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/4hyouth/sheep/Images/teeth.gif
A list of our favorite books about sheep management:
Books by Laura Lawson
Lamb Problems-Detecting, Diagnosing & Treating
Managing Your Ewe
Books by other authors
Raising Sheep the Modern Way by Paula Simmons
Supply Sources:
Please note that we do not endorse one supplier over another. This list is for informational purposes only.
Mail order:
Mid-States Livestock Supplies
9449 Basil-West Rd. NW
Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
800-841-9665
Website: http://www.midstateswoolgrowers.com/index.asp
Nasco Catalog
4825 Stoddard Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
800-558-9595
Website: http://www.enasco.com/farmandranch
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Pipestone Veterinary Supply
1300 So. Hwy 75, PO Box 188
Pipestone, MN 56164
800-658-2523
Website: www.pipevet.com
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Premier Sheep Equipment
2031 300th Street
Washington, IA 52353
800-282-6631
Website: http://www.premier1supplies.com/sheep/species.php
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Sheepman Supply Co.
14502 Old Gordonsville Rd.
Orange, VA 22960
email sheepman@ns.gemlink.com
Website: www.gemlink.com/sheepman
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Sydell
46935 SD Hwy 50
Burbank, SD 57010
605-624-4538
email sydell@sydell.com
Website: www.sydell.com
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Local:
The Yarn Farm
Dan Korngiebal
Box 333, Route 103
Cuttingsville, VT 05738
802-492-3382