Sheep Manual: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Caring for Your Flock (Haynes Manuals)

I got this book because I have read the Hayes manual for beekeeping and found it great for beginners as a first time sheep owner this was very helpful it covers a lot of what you need to know when starting out. It is not dumbed down nor are difficult issues glossed over I would recommend it to anyone who is getting into sheep.All you need now is experience!

Like all the recent crop of Haynes manuals covering animal husbandry and small holding this is an excellent introduction to the subject. There is enough information to make informed decisions about keeping sheep without scaring yourself and I think enough to get you through the first few months of owning sheep. It is refreshingly clear about not being a complete guide and highlights where you would need to do further reading which avoids the book becoming bogged down in detail before you need it. A very good read and written in an easy to read flowing style.

This is an excellent book - very impressed. It answers many questions I had and includes a good list, with photos, of sheep breeds - even including the Dorper which many books do not mention. Very informative for the beginner but just as useful for those who have kept sheep for a few years. Up to date information on tagging and movement plus a comprehensive section on showing for those new to it. Also impressed with the raising for meat section and the shearing and sheep dog introduction.

Just what I needed

Great illustrated book, really helpful to get started

My wife has been helping on our next door neighbours sheep farm during lambing, she has been using this to help and bring new ideas to the farm.

I love this book. I was very involved with sheep farming as a child and since lost touch with it. As I am intending to soon have some of my own it has all the info I was wanting as a refresher. A good read.

Such good delivery and just what I wanted for a gift, Arrived so fast.