Small-Scale Sheep-Keeping [Paperback]

Jeremy Hunt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 1997

The popularity of rare breeds and the growing interest in keeping livestock on a few acres has encouraged many people to establish a small flock of sheep. These enthusiastic new flockmasters, whether they keep rare breeds, native sheep, or some of the continental imports now well established in the UK, require a basic understanding of sheep management which must be just as thorough as that required by farmers running large commercial flocks. Looking after a small flock of sheep can become a most enthralling hobby but newcomers can find it difficult to relate to books written for commercial farmers. This book seeks to encourage, advise and even entertain the new small-scale sheep keeper by setting out the principles of good husbandry based on sound, practical experience.

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About the Author

Jeremy Hunt is an agricultural writer and journalist specializing in livestock production and pedigree breeding. A lifetime's interest in all aspects of stock keeping and good husbandry has concentrated more recently on running a small flock of pedigree sheep. He draws on his extensive practical experience gained from many years of keeping a host of different breeds of stock to produce this guide for the first-time sheep keeper. Jeremy Hunt lives with his wife and two sons in Ribble Valley in Lancashire and writes each week in Farmers Weekly. He is a regular columnist and feature writer for Country Life and contributes to other country and livestock publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Faber & Faber (March 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0571178936
• ISBN-13: 978-0571178933
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,095,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A little difficult to absorb this information, January 13, 2000

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This review is from: Small-Scale Sheep-Keeping (Paperback)

This book was written basically for a farmer who lives in England.A lot of the nomanclature is difficult to understand.Theres good information,but it seems very regional.