Living with Sheep: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Flock

If you are a newcomer to living on a small farm and are looking for information on livestock to keep on your small acreage, this is a great book. The author is very detailed yet understandable about every aspect of sheep raising and care. It is also written for people from every angle. If you want to raise your own lambs and slaughter them or, like me, you don't want to use them for any other purpose other than as pets who keep the lawn down, this is just the book for you. The author covers everything you will need and makes you look forward to getting your first flock. Really enjoyed it.

Chuck Wooster begins his book with an explanation that he came from a suburban upbringing and had no knowledge of raising sheep when he started. From the very onset, he engages the reader in his discovery, his mistakes, and his excitement. Wooster brings a sense of wonder, and humor to his writing which conveys his deep appreciation of sheep and the art of sheepraising. Wooster openly shares his emotions about every aspect of sheepraising, thereby setting this book apart from other dry textbook offerings. This is a delighful read. I have never raised sheep, so I cannot speak to the accuracy of the information. From my amateur vantage point, the book seems to cover everything you need to know. Living with Sheep is filled with cute sheep photos depicting several different breeds. One added surprise not mentioned in other reviews I read: the paper stock is very pleasurably heavy and moisture resistant. Great for reading without fear of spilling your tea, or getting bath bubbles on it. If you have ever fallen in love while scratching the neck of a sheep and wondered what it might be like to own and raise one, I highly recommend you read this book.

This book is great for beginner shepherds. I've read just about every book about raising sheep that I could find, and most of them just scare the crap out of you when you see all of the diseases they can get. Chuck Wooster puts it all in perspective and tells you all of the things that you really need to pay attention to, from feed to fencing. All done marvelously with a sense of humor. More than once I laughed out loud while reading about the author's experiences with sheep. I've been a shepherd for about a month now and I can tell you I've referred to his book more than all of the others. Raising sheep is a joy, and Chuck Woosters book is a joy to read.

Chuck Wooster has written a beginners guide to raising sheep. He makes sheep raising sound like fun. After reading it, I wanted to rush out and get sheep to nibble my lawn. The guide is aimed at a variety of readers: from those who wish to have a few sheep to nibble their grass, to serious farming for profit. Everything is covered, from the best sheep, the best food, the best fences, etc. Geoff Hansen's photographs add to the enjoyment.