{"product_id":"the-sheep-book-for-smallholders-9781904871644","title":"The Sheep Book for Smallholders","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis promises to be the only book on sheep you will ever need! Packed full of detailed information  The Sheep Book for Smallholders covers every aspect of keeping sheep on a small scale. Beginning with a brief overview of the sheep industry  and the rise and fall of the artisan shepherd  the author has logically divided the book up into the shepherds calendar  so that the sheep keeper knows what to expect with each season. All aspects of looking after the flock are covered  including selection  culling  nutrition  housing  lambing  grassland management  ailments and prevention. There are also sections on home slaughter and butcher  and  uniquely  processing the byproducts  including the fleece and keeping sheep for dairying. Unusually  the book also has a section on training sheepdogs. Supported by stunning photography and clear illustrations  as well as huge and useful appendices. This is a welcome addition to the smallholders bookshelf  and is going to be a reference classic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67932136800309,"sku":"ByrdShop_190487164X","price":247.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781904871644.jpg?v=1794219783","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-sheep-book-for-smallholders-9781904871644","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}