Ranching connects land with livestock and is a compelling, diverse and harmonious way of life.
Sheep are a charismatic, hardy, easily managed ruminant animal, highly under utilized in grassland systems.
We are two prairie dwellers with a simplistic and balanced approach to raising sheep. We manage a flock of sheep on grass and with low inputs.
Interested in raising sheep?
Raising sheep is often touted as being more labor intensive than other livestock species but this isn't necessarily the case. Raising sheep is a very workable arrangement.
Unsettled with the way agriculture has unfolded over the last several years?
There are alternative ways to operate that don't involve following the organic trend or require that you label yourself as a tree-hugger.
Have your sights set on operating debt free?
Perhaps you're like us and you're ready to leave financial institutions behind. Once you realize that profit is within your control you won't look at your operation the same way.
Our website is an exploration of our passion for sustainable, natural, grass-based farming and various aspects of raising healthy sheep outside and on grass.
Sustainable is the "ability to support and uphold". By this very definition, we realize our approach has to be sustainable if we are to succeed.
We believe in the ability of people to succeed and be profitable in agriculture. The potential lies in controlling our profits and bringing back the belief that success is possible in our industry.
Welcome to Ranching with Sheep
Are you ready for the shift?
Table of Contents
Raising Sheep a Grass Based System Raising sheep can be as much or as little work as you choose to make it. Raising sheep on grass leads to a simplified and successful way of ranching
Sheep Management The building blocks of sheep management including sheep health, sheep diseases, sheep minerals, land and grass
Sheep shearing why and when Sheep shearing is a wool harvest that symbolizes the start of a new year. When raising sheep it is also the best time to have a good look at the flock.
Sheep Wool The Versatile Fiber Sheep wool is a unique fibre with remarkable features that make it what it is and allow it to be used in a myriad of ways
The Nature of Sheep Dogs The name sheep dogs encompasses a vast array of dog breeds and purposes. It is the herding dog and the livestock guardian dog who rest their paws at this sheep ranch
Livestock Guardian Dogs Livestock guardian dogs; the long standing threat of sheep predators make them one of the few types of dogs still being used for a single main purpose.
Working Dogs Spreading a word of good for the common good of sheep dogs and livestock guardian dogs who help lighten a ranchers load. Sharing your contributions depicting the value of working dogs.
Livestock Guard Dog Breeds Guard dog breeds tend to go un-noticed but since they play such an important role for the rancher with livestock of any kind we can't leave them out of the picture
Pasture Management and Grazing Utilize a system of pasture management to keep greener grass on your own side of the fence
Benefits of A Healthy Grassland A vibrant grassland is comprised of various plant and animal species and a myriad of connections that gel together to create a valuable asset to a rancher
Livestock Fencing, Sheep Fencing and Fencing Supplies Perimeter or cross fence, temporary or permanent, the purpose of the livestock fencing you wish to build will help to determine what type of fence to consider using.
The New Age Agricultural Revolution Are we ready for an agricultural revolution built on sustainable practices? If so, how would you shape or define sustainability for the farmer or rancher?
About Us Welcome to a page about us. This is who we are and where we've been.
Contact Us at Dog Tale Ranch We appreciate hearing what others are thinking. Contact us with questions or comments.
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