A Detailed Guide to Sheep Farming Techniques and Feeding Management Methods
Sheep farming has gradually become popular in China. In normal times, sheep can produce wool, and during the peak season for meat demand, they can be sold as meat sheep, so the farming prospects look very promising. So how can you raise sheep to get high-benefit returns? Today, Qinong Network brings you some high-yield management tips for raising sheep.
1. Breed Selection
When selecting breeds, everyone will have their own priorities, whether to focus on wool production or on raising sheep for meat sales, so you must make your choice well. If the focus is on wool production, the editor recommends the Northeast Fine-wool sheep, which is one of China's main wool-producing breeds. Its fleece is fine and soft, making it one of the top breeds for high-quality wool. For meat sheep, the editor recommends the Small-tailed Han sheep. Its one advantage is that it grows very quickly, its meat quality is also decent, and its fattening results are excellent.
2. Building the Sheep Shed
Sheep sheds are basically divided into two types: semi-enclosed and enclosed. If the local winter temperature is below zero degrees, it is best to build an enclosed one. Building a sheep shed is relatively simple. Generally, as long as good ventilation and drainage are ensured, it is about enough. The area controlled for each sheep should be about 1 sq m, the sheep shed fence should be 1.2 m high, and the floor should be cement. In summer, weeds are generally laid over one-third of the area for the sheep to chew on while resting, and in winter it is best to cover all of it.
3. Sheep Feeding
During general feeding, many people choose to feed dried grass and feed for convenience. It is recommended that you mainly use wet grass, as this will make both the wool and the meat better. You can grow some crops with high forage yields to feed them, such as corn. The corn stalks are used for feeding, and the corn is used for selling. You make money and feed them without missing either. For penned sheep, it is generally three times a day, while for grazing sheep, it is twice. It is best to supplement some root-type plants every week to ensure the sheep's health.
Sheep farming actually has very low technical requirements; everyone mainly needs to manage it well. The above are some high-yield methods for daily feeding. You can take a good look and learn from them, and I hope they bring you the results you wanted.