{"product_id":"the-natural-sheep-handbook-isbn-9781493091782","title":"The Natural Sheep Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eA practical, comprehensive guide to raising sheep holistically for meat, wool, milk, and sustainability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Natural Sheep Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect guide for the sheep-curious, the aspiring shepherd, or the seasoned ovis steward seeking to expand their knowledge regarding the care of sheep—including tending to the flock, sustainable grazing practices, and the production of sheep-related goods, from meat and dairy to sheepskins and wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLacey Jean Carr, the Fireheart Shepherdess, draws from her years of experience as a traveling butcher, hide tanner, and ranch hand. She shares important insights, practical skills, and personal anecdotes that will equip readers to confidently step into sheep ownership, as though she is a neighbor mentoring you first-hand. Chapters cover:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace, shelter, fencing, and feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon maladies and their natural remedies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeding, caring for pregnant ewes, and lambing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsiderations for rams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basics of at-home butchery and processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalting the skin and natural hide tanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shearing process and uses for wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus 12 recipes for lamb, mutton, sheep's milk, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lyons Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505346523365,"sku":"NP9781493091782","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_12d7ca5f-2f1e-4cec-8763-445c6620af82.jpg?v=1775168007","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-natural-sheep-handbook-isbn-9781493091782","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}