This long awaited book aims to be the most comprehensive title on keeping sheep on a small scale. Whether the reader keeps sheep for pleasure or profit this key text covers all the essential information needed to wholly care for their flock. Chapters include selection the breeds housing feeding grass management stock management breeding lambing & obstetrics ailments slaughter butchering sales showing & shearing plus sections on sheepdog training & processing the fleece. Combined with an invaluable resource section & appendicies this book will be the ultimate sheepkeeper's companion & ideal for both the novice & more experienced sheepkeeper dealing with real things in a way that inspires ordinary people to believe that they really can do it.