Unit 4: Year of the Shepherd

About the unit

This unit consists of key areas explaining the key timings within the shepherd’s year:

  • Ewe and Ram checks prior to tupping
  • Early pregnancy
  • Late pregnancy
  • Lambing systems
  • Care of the ewe and lamb post lambing
  • Husbandry tasks from lambing to weaning
  • Choosing to keep or sell ewe lambs

Ensure that you are making notes throughout the resource as there will be a short quiz to check your understanding at the end.

Author: Sara Roberts

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