{"product_id":"keeping-sheep-jack-cockburn-9780719842214","title":"Keeping Sheep","description":"While they can be hardy and self-sufficient, sheep require a knowledgeable and dedicated shepherd to care for them throughout the year. With an easy-to-read style and over 200 colour photographs, this book provides guidance on managing a healthy flock, as well as a holistic view of the diverse roles sheep can play on any farm or smallholding, including: The history of native breeds and their conservation, Preparing land, welfare, handling sheep, including sheepdog training, economical feeding and grazing practices, common health problems, rams, tupping, management of pregnant ewes, lambing and aftercare, shearing and wool and the role sheep play in the conservation of grassland, carbon sequestration and the restoration of wildlife habitats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Cockburn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0719842212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780719842214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Jack Cockburn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47452523364607,"sku":"9780719842214","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3574db70-119e-47e1-bf71-59d6b0d84fc3.jpg?v=1761928930","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/keeping-sheep-jack-cockburn-9780719842214","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}