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  • General management
    In which users discuss matters pertaining to the management of the health, welfare, and productivity of their flocks. Nutrition, pasture management, health care protocols, feeding systems, and such are all on topic.
    91 Topics
    894 Posts
    Last post by NDCurt View the latest post
    Wed May 22, 2013 11:52 pm
  • Breeding and lambing
    A place to exchange ideas, stories, and to solve problems related to breeding the flock and delivering lambs.
    816 Topics
    7342 Posts
    Last post by Saffronsheepranch View the latest post
    Sun May 19, 2013 11:19 am
  • The Shepherd's Hut
    Chatter, friendly gossip, a bowl of stew ...
    79 Topics
    813 Posts
    Last post by Island Shepherd View the latest post
    Wed May 22, 2013 7:56 pm
  • Guardian animals
    Discussion of the training, use, and management of guard dogs, guard llamas, guard donkeys, guard goldfish, etc.
    399 Topics
    3891 Posts
    Last post by Sylvia Murray View the latest post
    Tue May 21, 2013 6:49 pm
  • Working stockdogs
    For discussion of the training and use of sheepdogs on the farm or ranch. Please try to avoid discussion of training for trials or other competition; there are plenty of other groups for that purpose.
    15 Topics
    80 Posts
    Last post by Liz J View the latest post
    Sun May 19, 2013 12:43 pm
  • Tools of the trade
    For discussion of tools like shearing gear, trailers, handling facilities all the way down the line to hoof shears. Sources, experiences, etc.
    362 Topics
    3490 Posts
    Last post by Kathy Lewis View the latest post
    Wed May 22, 2013 11:48 am
  • LambPlan and NSIP
    A forum for discussion of these genetic measurement tools.
    100 Topics
    1348 Posts
    Last post by McMurry View the latest post
    Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:25 pm
  • Events, conferences, etc.
    List sheep, farm, and agricultural business events here. Not for events that are primarily show-ring events.
    151 Topics
    362 Posts
    Last post by Ebenezer View the latest post
    Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:54 pm
  • Markets and marketing
    A place to discuss where and how to market our products. Users can share experiences with value-added enterprises, ask for information on costs, and find out who's paying what for what kind of lambs.
    NOTE: If you have a service or product to advertise, please see the Marketplace section below.
    96 Topics
    750 Posts
    Last post by hammond shepherd View the latest post
    Sat May 18, 2013 11:40 am
  • Resources
    Links to FREE information that agricultural business managers might find useful. Again, if you have something to sell, please visit the Marketplace section.
    42 Topics
    92 Posts
    Last post by dhibbeln View the latest post
    Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:14 pm
  • Stock For Sale or Wanted
    Listings of breeding or production animals for sale or being sought for purchase. See announcement for terms and conditions.
    362 Topics
    935 Posts
    Last post by Billy Foster View the latest post
    Mon May 20, 2013 9:06 am
  • Services Available or Wanted
    Need a shearer? Offering fence construction? Let your fellow shepherds know. See announcement for terms and conditions.
    33 Topics
    69 Posts
    Last post by Janet McNally View the latest post
    Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:38 pm
  • Positions Available or Wanted
    Need a shepherd? Looking for a lambing gig? List it here. See announcement for terms and conditions.
    14 Topics
    35 Posts
    Last post by Janet McNally View the latest post
    Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:48 pm
  • Gear For Sale or Wanted
    Ready to sell that turning cradle you never use anymore? Looking for a stock trailer? Post it here. See announcement for terms and conditions.
    40 Topics
    93 Posts
    Last post by Janet McNally View the latest post
    Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:02 pm
  • Products For Sale or Wanted
    Need some wool for your new line of products? Looking to sell some lamb sausage? Post it here. See announcement for terms and conditions.
    15 Topics
    42 Posts
    Last post by Shltz4 View the latest post
    Wed May 22, 2013 7:22 pm
  • Forum operations
    Announcements about changes in the forum. Also a place to ask questions about how to use the forum, or to make suggestions for how it could be improved.
    41 Topics
    158 Posts
    Last post by Bill Fosher View the latest post
    Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:15 am
  • Archives
    Here's the place for oldies but goodies -- topics that have not been active for a while but that contain excellent information that users may want to refer to later.
    31 Topics
    1026 Posts
    Last post by dhibbeln View the latest post
    Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:04 pm

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