Sheep Projects

Market Sheep

    What you can do in this project:

• Learn about sheep parts and products
• Calculate the cost of raising sheep
  
• Find out how to care for sheep
  

    Printed Materials:

• NATL4H 06367 Sheep 1: Lambs, Rams, and You
• NATL4H 06368 Sheep 2: Shear Delight
  
• NATL4H 06369 Sheep 3: Leading the Flock
  

    For Leaders:

• NATL4H 06370 Sheep Helper’s Guide
• NATL4H 06376 Sheep (Set of 4)
  

    Suggested Age:     For all Levels

Breeding Sheep

    What you can do in this project:

• Learn about sheep breeds
• Find out how to prevent, diagnose and cure sheep health problems
  
• Set production goals for your flock
  

    Printed Materials:

• NATL4H 06367 Sheep 1: Lambs, Rams, and You
• NATL4H 06368 Sheep 2: Shear Delight
  
• NATL4H 06369 Sheep 3: Leading the Flock
  

    For Leaders:

• NATL4H 06370 Sheep Helper’s Guide
• NATL4H 06376 Sheep (Set of 4)
  

    Suggested Age:     For all Levels

Livestock References and Forms

• 4H194R Sheep Resource Manual (Ohio State)
• 4H357 Guide for Evaluating Livestock Showmanship Contests
  
• 4HF105 Breeding Heifer and Ewe Ownership Affidavit
  
• 4HF106 Market Beef and Market Lamb Ownership Affidavit
  
• EC20597 Livestock Judging Guide
  
• Guide to Identifying Meat Cuts [National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, (800) 368-3138]
  
• NEW! Animal Care Resources