geonni banner Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I've ordered "Living with Sheep: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Flock" by Geoff Hansen, and "Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs: 163 Breeds from Common to Rare" by Carol Ekarius (for breeds research, although I'm leaning towards karaculs now.) The first book got good reviews on Amazon, and I have the Storey's on poultry, and I like it. What books do you find most useful? I am planning to get a Merck Manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I Like Lawson's Managing Your Ewe and Lamb Problems, A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthfieldNick Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I second the Lawson books. I have both, one on ewes & newborn lambs, one on lambs. They're my go-to reference when I have lamb trouble. And if I could read properly, I'd see that Anna recommended both books... I also like my giant SID sheep production handbook binder. It was given to me, and I have no idea if you can still get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 The book I refer to most often is Ron Parker's "The Sheep Book." It's now available online for free (as PDF files), but I like my hard copy. I also have Laura Lawson's book, but to me that is most useful as a diagnostic checklist rather than a general "how to raise sheep" book. I have the Storey's guide too, but like Ron Parker's book better. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejano Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 In addition to print sources, I like the Maryland Small Ruminant web page - Sheep 101, 201, webinars, etc. Pipestone Vet Clinic is helpful, especially if you live in an area (as I do) where large animal practice vets are scarce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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