Sheep

The sheep project introduces you to a wide variety of fun and challenging activities including identifying parts of a sheep, selecting a project lamb, preparing for lambing season, identification of lamb meat products and feeding and showing sheep.
Here's What You Can Learn . . . .
- Identify different breeds
- Locate and name parts of sheep
- Learn about sheep health and proper care
- Learn what you need to show your animals
- Develop a management plan
- Learn about caring for newborn lambs
- Identify wool properties and use
- Identify sheep by-products and retail meat cuts
Online Resources and Websites

- Shop 4-H: Sheep Curriculum
- Lambs, Rams and You (06367)
- Shear Delight (06368)
- Leading the Flock (06369)
- Sheep Helper’s Guide (06370)
- The 4-H Sheep Project: An Introduction
- Ruminant Digestion Lesson Plan
- Parasitology Lesson Plan
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