How Ewes Nurture and Teach Their Lambs

It’s a beautiful thing to watch a ewe teach their lambs. There is so much more going on than just letting them nurse. From the moment their lambs are born, ewes take on the role of nurturing, training, feeding, socializing, and teaching them about the world outside of the womb. Though “kitchen lambs” are cute, I have a hard fast … Read More

Five Things You Should Know About Sheep Behavior

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When we purchased our first sheep, years ago, we had little knowledge of sheep behavior. Those early days and weeks of getting to know and care for our new flock of sheep were full of mishaps and escapades. If someone had only told us these five things you should know about sheep behavior-our lives would have been much easier. Once … Read More