Sheep keeping: inspiration and practical advice for would-be smallholders

• A fascinating and practical guide to the sheep breeds of Britain.

• Covers the hill, lowland, downland, primitive and commercial breeds – from

the Beulah Speckled Face to the Friesland.

• Expert advice on every aspect of keeping sheep, from sheltering, grazing and

feeding, right through to lambing time.

Britain has a wonderful tradition of keeping sheep, from the Badger Face Welsh

Mountain sheep and the Norfolk Horn to the Oxford Down and the Scottish

Greyface. Whatever land you have available, this book will help you to choose

the right sheep for you.

Whether you want to breed lustrous Soay sheep wool or delicious Herdwick

lamb, every stage of the sheep keeping process is covered here. Learn how to

choose livestock, graze your animals, cope with lambing time and sell your

lambs – everything you need to know is covered here.