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Spencer, Richard

 
9781905400874: Sheep Keeping: Inspiration and practical advice for would-be Smallholders
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ISBN 10 : 190540087X ISBN 13 : 9781905400874
Editeur : National Trust Books, 2010

Synopsis

• A fascinating and practical guide to the sheep breeds of Britain.

• Covers the hill, lowland, downland, primitive and commercial breeds – from the Beulah Speckled Face to the Friesland.

• Expert advice on every aspect of keeping sheep, from sheltering, grazing and feeding, right through to lambing time.

Britain has a wonderful tradition of keeping sheep, from the Badger Face Welsh Mountain sheep and the Norfolk Horn to the Oxford Down and the Scottish Greyface. Whatever land you have available, this book will help you to choose the right sheep for you.

Whether you want to breed lustrous Soay sheep wool or delicious Herdwick lamb, every stage of the sheep keeping process is covered here. Learn how to choose livestock, graze your animals, cope with lambing time and sell your lambs – everything you need to know is covered here.

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À propos de l'auteur

Richard Spencer is an experienced sheep farmer who has kept traditional pedigree British breeds for many years. He is a member of the Shropshire Sheep Breeder's Association and was a key advisor to the sheep-keeping team on the BBC television programme Victorian Farm.

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Éditeur
National Trust Books
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
190540087X
ISBN 13 
9781905400874
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
96
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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