Living on the Land: Getting Started with Sheep and Goats

Susan Kerr, Dani Annala, Brian Tuck, Ellen Hammond and Shilah Olson
EC 1646 | Published April 2015, Reviewed 2023

Summary

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on first steps in starting a small flock of sheep or goats for the backyard and small flock producer. Topics include how to choose your animals and protect and shelter them, and tips on record keeping, legal matters, and connecting with others.

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About the authors

Susan Kerr
Extension livestock and dairy specialist
Washington State University
Dani Annala
Extension Educator
Hood River County, Oregon State University
Ellen Hammond
Water quality specialist
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Shilah Olson
Conservation planner
Wasco County Soil & Water Conservation District, Oregon

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