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  • Woman sitting in a field surrounded by sheep. She is affectionately giving the sheep a cuddle.
    Animal Husbandry

    How to Take Care of Sheep

    ByHeather July 9, 2024October 8, 2024

    Are you interested in keeping some sheep and keen to find out how to take care of them? Perhaps you already have some woolly friends and are in need of some troubleshooting? Or maybe you’re just curious about how much work is required to look after a fleecy flock? Read on to find out! Taking…

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  • A woman sitting on a stool in a green field on a sunny Winter's day. She is surrounded by three sheep. The sheep are enjoying a cuddle and head rub.
    Animal Husbandry

    Do Sheep Make Good Companion Animals?

    ByHeather December 20, 2022October 8, 2024

    Sheep are beautiful animals. Who doesn’t love to see wee spring lambs frolicking about in the fields? But I suspect relatively few people have considered their potential as pets or companion animals. Here’s a little bit about my experience. Are All Sheep Created Equal? There are many different breeds of sheep, each with different characteristics….

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Hi, I'm Heather!

I am a busy wife, mother, smallholder, knitter and spinner. Join me as I share my tips for simple living, meals lovingly made with home-grown ingredients, and crafty home-making.

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