Sheep Husbandry for Beginners – Dingwall

Ideal for beginners, this course will give you confidence to start up and manage your sheep flock.

Starting up with sheep?

A mix of theory, demonstrations and practicals providing you with the necessary skills to get started and keep a healthy flock.

We will cover:

• Sheep Terminology
• Breeds and Purpose
• Welfare Requirements
• Tupping and Pregnancy
• Feeding the Ewe
• Health & treatments
• Teeth, feet & udders
• Safe handling
• Injecting and dosing
• Condition scoring

A fun, practical introduction to sheep husbandry!

Lunch is provided so booking is essential.

Open to all prospective and current sheep keepers aged 16+.

Please wear clean, appropriate footwear and clothing for outdoor handling of sheep.

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