Sheep Extension Program

Montana Farm Flock Sheep Production Handbook

By Rodney Kott, Extension Sheep Specialist, Animal & Range Sciences Department, Montana State University

Table of Contents

Introduction

• Goals
• Breeds of Sheep In Montana
• Started in the Sheep Business: Selection of Ewes

Sheep Selection

• Production Records
• Ram Selection

Crossbreeding

Reproduction

• Ewe Puberty
• Reproductive Cycle of the Ewes
• Lambing Calculator

Sheep Nutrition — Part 1

• Nutrient Needs

Sheep Nutrition — Part 2

• Body Condition Scoring
• Ewe Nutrition

Sheep Flock Management Calendar