A lot of people never dream of rearing sheep as domestic pets, they
only think of rearing sheep as a form of milk plus meat production. But
if you are one of those individuals who would like to keep sheep as a
pet then you are at the right place because this article provides you
with guidelines on how to be a proud sheep owner.
When speaking about good natured animals there is absolutely no other
livestock like sheep. They are adored by the elderly and children. They
will be entertaining to manage and can teach the kids how to be
responsible.
Listed here are some tips in how to raise this livestock:
- The first thing to note when starting out to keep sheep is your
finances. You need to invest a lot of money in buying fencing, building
a lamb house, vaccinating your sheep and feeding your sheep.
- You should have enough space for your sheep to graze on. The land
should also be enough to house all of your sheep. If you rely upon
pasture then having some large land is a must, but maybe you do not
have large land you can feed your sheep some hay or any other feeds
that is well suited for sheep.
- Determining what type of breed you want to keep is your following
step. Nigerian Dwarf or Pygmy sheep are recommended as pets but any
other breed can do as long as you care for them.
- You should make sure you get more than one sheep because sheep are
social animals and like living with other sheep. Your lamb can be mixed
(males and females), but if you don't want your sheep to breed you may
get your males neutered.
- Your sheep should be kept safe. You can do this by building a sheep
house and fencing it really well. Fencing will keep out unwanted
predators such as dogs and foxes that may harm your livestock.
- Make it a point that your sheep are feed as well. Lambs like eating
grass, weeds and clover. You should also bring a veterinarian every
once in a while to check on your lambs and make sure they are consuming
the right amount of nutrients.
Being a happy livestock owner requires you to take care of your sheep.
Give them good protection shelter, supply them with food and water
every day.