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<blockquote data-quote="T &amp;amp; B farms" data-source="post: 1596863" data-attributes="member: 34352"><p>I've been kicking around the idea of getting some hair sheep. I would plan on starting very small to test it out. To be honest I don't know a thing about them. </p><p></p><p>Little background on what I do. I farm and ranch full time, so Free time is not in abundance. </p><p></p><p>My question would be how much extra labor would the sheep involve? Would a bunch of extra equipment and facility's be needed? How big of a deal is predation on them? We have a large coyote population. Can they handle harsh weather? We have hot, humid summers, and cold winters here in Kansas.</p><p></p><p>I have done a little research on marketing of the sheep, but haven't really found much on that. I would probably eventually try to go for the seedstock/replacement market like I do on the cattle side.</p><p></p><p>I have been to a few meetings that explain how well sheep work in with cattle on an intensive grazing situation. That is what got my wheels turning. </p><p></p><p>I'm looking for any kind of advice, suggestions, and thoughts. </p><p>If this is the dumbest idea you have ever heard, tell me.</p><p></p><p>Any info is much appreciated</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="T & B farms, post: 1596863, member: 34352"] I’ve been kicking around the idea of getting some hair sheep. I would plan on starting very small to test it out. To be honest I don’t know a thing about them. Little background on what I do. I farm and ranch full time, so Free time is not in abundance. My question would be how much extra labor would the sheep involve? Would a bunch of extra equipment and facility’s be needed? How big of a deal is predation on them? We have a large coyote population. Can they handle harsh weather? We have hot, humid summers, and cold winters here in Kansas. I have done a little research on marketing of the sheep, but haven’t really found much on that. I would probably eventually try to go for the seedstock/replacement market like I do on the cattle side. I have been to a few meetings that explain how well sheep work in with cattle on an intensive grazing situation. That is what got my wheels turning. I’m looking for any kind of advice, suggestions, and thoughts. If this is the dumbest idea you have ever heard, tell me. Any info is much appreciated [/QUOTE]
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