Katahdin Hair Sheep: Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Pets, Science & Nature, Nature
| Author: | Darla Noble | ISBN: | 9781311330918 |
| Publisher: | Mendon Cottage Books | Publication: | December 2, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Darla Noble |
| ISBN: | 9781311330918 |
| Publisher: | Mendon Cottage Books |
| Publication: | December 2, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What are Katahdin Hair Sheep
Chapter 2: The Katahdin Advantage
Chapter 3: Selecting Katahdin Sheep for your Flock
Chapter 4: Reaping the Benefits of the Katahdin Breed
Closing Remarks
Author Bio
Introduction
More than a few people would use words like ‘dumb’ and ‘stupid’ to describe sheep. Not me. I use words like ‘trusting’, ‘habitual’ and ‘profitable’.
I use these words because they are what I know sheep to be. As someone who spent over twenty years as a shepherd to several hundred head of sheep, I can say in no uncertain terms that I know the potential for sheep when it comes to making your farm a profitable business.
The degree of profitability, however, depends upon the quality of your sheep. And when it comes to quality, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better breed of sheep than the Katahdin.
Katahdin are hair sheep; meaning they don’t have wool. So yes, if your intentions for raising sheep are for spinning, you will need to choose a wool breed known for the quality of their wool. But if it’s meat production you are after, look no further than the Katahdin.
Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What are Katahdin Hair Sheep
Chapter 2: The Katahdin Advantage
Chapter 3: Selecting Katahdin Sheep for your Flock
Chapter 4: Reaping the Benefits of the Katahdin Breed
Closing Remarks
Author Bio
Introduction
More than a few people would use words like ‘dumb’ and ‘stupid’ to describe sheep. Not me. I use words like ‘trusting’, ‘habitual’ and ‘profitable’.
I use these words because they are what I know sheep to be. As someone who spent over twenty years as a shepherd to several hundred head of sheep, I can say in no uncertain terms that I know the potential for sheep when it comes to making your farm a profitable business.
The degree of profitability, however, depends upon the quality of your sheep. And when it comes to quality, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better breed of sheep than the Katahdin.
Katahdin are hair sheep; meaning they don’t have wool. So yes, if your intentions for raising sheep are for spinning, you will need to choose a wool breed known for the quality of their wool. But if it’s meat production you are after, look no further than the Katahdin.
