An Introduction to Keeping Sheep
| Format: Paperback, 208 Pages Item: 149121 ISBN: 9781904871224 SpecsIllustrations: 16 pages color ill + b/w ill & line drawings Size: 6.0 x 9.0 Weight: 0.938 lb. Published: April 1st 2007 DC: AE List Price: $18.95 $14.21All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
This highly acclaimed book is an excellent introduction for anyone starting with sheep. It is full of detailed information and sold, sensible advice completemented by descriptive line drawings and color plates of the breeds. The contents include buying, housing, care of the breeding flock, veterinary advice and a useful shepherd's calendar. |
Jane Upton is a illustrated by trade who, on moving to the country, was given a sheep as a moving in present. What she didn't realize at the time was that the sheep was about to give birth and that she would become a small-scale sheep farmer as a result.
Denis Soden provided Jane Upton with the technical know how for putting this book together. |