Tagged: sheep

How I Feed My Sheep Copper

I’ve gotten a few questions regarding my use of free form copper with my sheep. Before I get into all of that, I do want to be clear that copper is only one element of our program to keep our sheep healthy without the use of chemical dewormers. Pasture rotation, high tannin forage on pasture and...

Better Health through Poop Eating?

Better Health through Poop Eating?

I know this sounds pretty strange, but if you keep livestock, there is a cycle of poop eating that can enhance health and replace some feed. I know, I know… you’re thinking… Are you nuts? The thing is that animals do a great job digesting food and making manure. As an example, chickens essentially poop their...