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For smallholders, crofters, and homesteaders across the UK, Shetland Sheep for the Small Farm offers a complete and practical introduction to keeping this iconic breed. Designed specifically for British conditions, it explains every stage of sheep management - from housing and grazing to lambing and wool care. Inside you'll learn how to: Choose the best Shetland stock for your land and goals Manage pasture, fencing, and rotational grazing effectively Meet legal and DEFRA welfare requirements for UK flocks Feed sheep naturally through the seasons, including winter and lambing Shear, store, and sell fine Shetland wool to local crafters or markets Integrate sheep into regenerative, low-input smallholding systems With centuries of heritage and modern practicality, Shetland sheep are the ideal choice for anyone seeking self-sufficiency and sustainability in the British countryside.

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