Craigslist Sheep For Sale (2024)

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How many acres do 2 sheep need? ›

In higher rainfall areas (e.g., Mid-Atlantic), a common rule of thumb is that one animal unit (1000 lbs) requires two acres of pasture. So that would mean one acre could support 2-3 sheep or 4-5 goats. Of course, it would also depend upon the size (weight) of the animals. Lambs/kids add to the weight.

It shows annual costs and returns based on farm prices for slaughter lambs varying from $63 to $75 per hundredweight (cwt). At $75 per cwt, and assuming wool brings $10.10 per ewe, gross annual income per ewe can average $106.98-if 129 lambs can be marketed from 100 ewes.

The easiest way to sell lambs and sheep is to take them to a local or regional livestock auction.

The length of time that sheep will spend on your property depends on several variables: the amount of space being grazed; the number of sheep on site; the plant species present; and the density of those species. As a rule of thumb, projects under an acre in size will take about a week or less.

Sheep can put up with more weather than goats. Goats like to be kept dry and they'll need a place to get out of the elements. Sheep will graze your grass. In fact, before the lawn mower was created, sheep and the scythe were the main tools for keeping lawns and yards tidy.

Sheep are not difficult animals to raise; however, they do require a higher level of management than beef cattle. Therefore, if you have never raised sheep before, the first suggestion would be to begin with 20 to 50 ewes and then increase numbers in future years, if the sheep business is for you.

Profitability can be challenging, but with productive sheep and close control of expenses, a profit is possible. Sheep produce income from the sale of meat, wool and milk. The highest-quality meat is produced from lambs, young sheep under one year of age. Most sheep are sheared once per year to produce wool.

To make money raising sheep, you would need at least several hundred ewes, probably more than 500. While there are some farmers who make a majority of their income from sheep farming, sheep raising is more often a part-time or secondary enterprise of a farm. For some, it is a hobby, retirement activity, or 4-H project.

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What breed of sheep is the friendliest? ›

The Ryeland and the Southdown are equally well known for their docility, quickly becoming hand-tame, and seeming to enjoy human company more so than other breeds of sheep.

Healthy sheep are generally “low maintenance” when compared with other livestock species. But this does not mean they are “no maintenance”! You should routinely check your sheep daily – twice a day during lambing. Any disease or injury problems must be treated promptly.

There are many advantages to marketing livestock through a public livestock auction, sale barn, or stockyard. It is convenient and easy. There are usually regular weekly sales.

Animals: Selling animals or animal products isn't allowed on Marketplace.

The ideal lamb and goat should be weaned and have all their milk teeth. Lambs should weigh 60 to 80 pounds while goats have an ideal weight of 60 pounds, but weights of 45 to 120 pounds are acceptable.

Space requirements vary depending on the breed and size of the ewes. A good rule of thumb is 10 to 12 square feet of shelter space per ewe, 12 to 16 square feet per ewe and lamb pair, and 6 to 8 square feet per feeder lamb.

I recommend starting with five to seven ewes. When you want to breed them you can rent a ram or buy two so they have a friend when they aren't in with the ewes. Sheep Need the Right Grass One of the key things to raising sheep is the pasture. Sheep are ruminants, like cattle, which means they just eat grass.

To make money raising sheep, you would need at least several hundred ewes, probably more than 500. While there are some farmers who make a majority of their income from sheep farming, sheep raising is more often a part-time or secondary enterprise of a farm. For some, it is a hobby, retirement activity, or 4-H project.

Sheep are a flock animal. This means that they need to live with other sheep. I recommend a flock no smaller than five sheep, but have seen flocks of 3 or 4 do well.