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最近考虑买个lifestyle，于是很多新知识需要学习，google到了一篇文章很不错，图文并茂如何养羊，有兴趣或者正在农庄生活的朋友们一起进来学习一下吧：
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Started-in-Raising-Sheep
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Decide the reason why you want to keep sheep. Sheep are kept for a number of reasons - for reasons of earning a living from their wool, hides, meat and milk; for reasons of hobby farming to obtain organic homegrown meat and for their other products; for vegetation control; or to be a pet. Some people even like to raise sheep as a replacement for empty nest syndrome. It is important to understand from the outset that you cannot try to do everything with this multi-purpose animal because different breeds are more suited to one aspect or other and the pasture, feed and production practices will vary according to what you want the sheep for. Unless you have the necessary time, appropriate experience, adequate resources and appropriate pasture, don't over-extend![1]
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Consider if you have the financial resources and time resources to raise sheep. Finances involved in setting up a sheep-breeding operation include the cost of the sheep, the cost of fencing, any feed required, vaccinations and vet checks and transportation costs. In addition, any requirement to stockpile food and provide a shelter for lambing and very poor weather needs to be taken into account.
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Choose a breed within these categories:- Wool breeds - Merino, Ramboullet, etc.;
- Meat breeds - North County Cheviot, Southdown, Dorset, Hampshire, Suffolk, and Texel etc.;
- Dual purpose breeds (both wool and meat) - Columbia, Corriedale, Polypay, and Targhee etc.; and
- Triple purpose breeds (milk, wool and meat) - mainly in Europe.
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Decide how many sheep you will purchase. Where you are and the productivity of your land will determine how many sheep you are able to sustain. Additionally, if you are seeking to make a profit from the sheep, you will need to factor in the market prices and the likely returns. In many places, it is very hard to make a profit from sheep raising on a small scale. It becomes even more difficult when the environment includes a harsh winter and additional feed and shelter must be provided for the sheep.
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Create a suitable environment for the sheep. Determine how much land you have available for your sheep. A rough rule of thumb is 5 ewes per acre.
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Some organic sheep breeders believe it is possible to run as many as 18 sheep per hectare.[2] The pasture must also be productive. Provide adequate fencing around the area to prevent wandering and to prevent dog (tame and feral) or other animal attacks. Provide some form of simple shelter for the sheep - adult sheep are fairly hardy provided you have selected the right type for the weather in your region.
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Order your chosen breed from a certified breeder. Purchase sheep breeds from recognized breeders. There should be a local or national sheep breeder's association that can assist you to find the names of breeders. Check online or in phone directories.
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Bring your sheep home. If you can have the sheep delivered, this is obviously easier. If you must collect them yourself, hire or purchase a suitable sheep trailer for safe transportation. If you need to make several trips, make sure the breeder is not too far away from you or you may need to make arrangements for overnight accommodation for you and the sheep.
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Feed them when required. The key to feeding sheep is to ensure good quality pasture. Poorer pasture should be supplemented with hay, specialized pellet feed and salt lick blocks. When sheep are unable to graze, such as during winter when snow is on the ground or during a drought when pasture is poor or non-existent, you will be obliged to feed the sheep daily. This is a time-consuming process, so consider this possibility if you are not farming full-time.
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Make sure there is always fresh water. Ensure a steady supply of water, usually in the form of a long trough accessible by many sheep at once. Check regularly that the water is being recycled daily (if electrically driven by pump) or ensure to change the water by hand daily. If you don't they will get sick.
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Comb them and wash the sheep regularly. If you are raising sheep for wool, showing, or as a pet, regular grooming ensures a healthy and tidy fleece.
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Keep the sheep wormed and healthy. Ensure that the sheep are wormed regularly with a commercial worming paste suitable for sheep. Other considerations include dipping sheep to prevent pest infestation and in some places, tails are docked as a precaution against fly-blown disease. If you are in an area subject to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, take appropriate precautions to protect your sheep. Seek veterinarian advice on the best and most humane procedures for protecting your sheep against disease.
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佩服版主爱折腾的勇气
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生命贵在折腾
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{:8_385:}{:8_385:} 我家农场也正准备养羊哦。
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等我的lifestyle到手之后我要跟你定一批小鸡小鸭哈，到时候拜托你帮我孵化，：）
你那是真正的农场，我这小打小闹玩呢。。
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可以买现成的，现在每天都在孵呢。
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要果树吗 想好要啥 送你一棵怎么样
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不要，不要，大老远运输过来还不如我本地自己买了，没必要浪费那个钱。。
等我真的安顿下来，你带娃子们过来玩玩吧，：）
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恩，我估计还要2个多月才会搬吧，到时候麻烦你哈。。
还得弄鸡舍先，这个怎么解决还没想好呢。。
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养羊很容易的啦。不用怎么管的。一年就那么几次功夫。两周后的LAM要DOCKING，就是弄个橡胶圈在尾巴上，几周后尾巴就掉了。这样不容易的FLES STRIKE. 如果是公的LAM，不想留种的话就要在蛋蛋上也弄个橡胶圈哈哈。一年打一次针，剪一次毛。不要把两只公羊放一块，就打架的。发情期一般在一月中开始。母羊怀孕后每天给一把SHEEP NUGGET补充一下营养，不过我家的羊比较好待遇。我看我邻居家的肚子好大了也没有特别伙食的呢。生小羊要注意会不会有COMPLICATIONS，大多数羊自己就生了，什么事没有。有的会难产之类的，就要VET来弄，那个账单，哎呦不说了。关键是你家里地要够大，起码能划出三个区域，轮流放羊。要不草长的不好。还有FENCING也很重要，公羊爱撞，不牢固的话比较麻烦。我家的那头棕羊就是个典型的坏蛋。可是人家很会卖乖啊，一叫它名字大老远的就屁颠屁颠的奔过来了，最爱我挠它的耳朵下面了。一挠它的尾巴就开始甩了。哈哈很可爱的。
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不行，我家一共7000的地，一块是屋后休息的地方，不养动物的，一块果树，一块我要开辟出来种菜，还要围一圈养鸡，羊我估计放个2-3只最多了。。
不过我打算种玉米给羊吃，看介绍说他们很爱吃玉米的叶子杆子什么的。。
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公羊你就给留尾巴啊，还甩尾巴那么可爱，：）
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没有留尾巴，只是尾巴剩下的一小截，大概就7,8厘米长吧。
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到时候跟你买点乌鸡崽还有鹌鹑哈，：）
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可以啊。乌鸡是我最喜欢的鸡品种。毛茸茸的太好看了。我没事就站在那看它们，很ENJOY的说，我老公说我有病吧，看鸡也能看那么久
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你能不能告诉我多大的面积养多少鸡吗？而且围栏不高的话，会不会飞到邻居院子里去？我家还挨着条河，能养鹅吗？会不会放养就沿河跑了不回来了？还是要先养熟了才可以放养？
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我围了大概1000平米的地给鸡，现在大概有20多只吧。还有一群的小的在外面走地。乌鸡很乖，从来不飞出围栏，其他品种的就比较爱飞，特别是土鸡BANTAM，能飞到树上去！你家的河是通向大海的话就还是不要养鹅了，它们会沿着河一路游走的。
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请问，怎样大得鸡舍可以养鸡？要多高？长？宽？
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没通向大海，但是经过好几个邻居的土地，我家只有一块啊，游去别人家也不好啊，或者我在河上拦一下。。。
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我也在学习啊。。。
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河里怎么栏啊
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请问，有乌鸡仔卖吗？还有怎样大得鸡舍可以养鸡？要多高？长？宽？
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乌鸡仔长期有的啊，我家乌鸡现在下蛋很多。我都舍不得吃，全用来孵小鸡了！鸡舍就和人住的房子一样，有UNIT也有百万豪宅，看自己情况啊
自己买些材料回来自己搭个就好了，如果就养四五只得话鸡舍本身一米x一米就够了，里面弄两个鸡窝给它们生蛋。鸡一般只有在晚上才回窝的。白天就让他们在外面找虫子吃就好了啊。鸡舍能防水就OK。鸡不爱被雨淋湿的，特别是乌鸡。
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不是那么那么大的河，小河一条，或者你叫水沟？我放个图片给你看
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这样的可以。我还以为是很深的河呢。
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我想养个20只像你一样。。。
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真好啊，你勇敢地向lifestyle进发了！
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你在屯里的是不是？等我搬过去住了来我家玩啊。。
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要的要的！看到那张小桥流水的照片，我当时就有去造访的冲动啊！
等到时一定要去叨扰一下。
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其实木有你想象的那么好啦，小小的一条河，小小的一座桥