Milk sheep are a unique and fun option for dairy livestock on the small homestead. We have had dairy cows, goats, and sheep here at Willow Creek Farm and each one has a unique set of pros and cons ...

One of the biggest challenges in running a sheep dairy is the industry is highly seasonal, with annual cycles of breeding, lambing and lactation. Fresh milk production normally hits its peak after ...

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed getting your housing and supplies together for keeping milk sheep. Once that is done, you are ready to bring home your flock. There are several different breeds ...

Dairy sheep represent a valuable genetic resource in the production of speciality cheeses, with milk coagulation properties and overall cheese yield being critical determinants of both product quality ...

Agriculture is one of the backbones of North Country culture and its economy. In St. Lawrence County, that means dairies, big and small. The Champlain Valley is dotted with apple orchards. And you can ...

Maryland’s first sheep milking farm, in New Windsor, will hold a class for members of the community to show that there’s more to the sheep milking industry than they might think. Colleen and Michael ...