SHEEP REARING

Sheep can be reared as free range (where there is no shortage of land) or under housing inside a shed. It is a very important component in dry land farming system. With very low investments can be made in to a profitable venture for small, marginal farmers and landless labourers.

ADVANTAGES

• Well adopted to environment and poor management practices

• The meat rate is increasing day by day

• Sheep are suitable for wool and meat

• Average of 1-2 kids per sheep per delivery

• Average meat recovery of 22-30 kg/goat

• Penning leads to manurial value to land

BREEDS

• Local breeds: Varies according to region

• Exotic breeds

Economics:

• Initial cost of eight month old sheep: Rs. 1000/- to Rs. 1200/-

• Sheep are sold after 6-7 years old @ Rs. 800 to Rs. 1000/-

• Rams are sold at less than year and half old @ Rs. 1500/- – 2000/-

For details regarding:

• Availability of good breeds

• Requirements and Making of Goat sheds

• Feeding of goats

• Production of healthy goats

 Model Bankable project on Sheep Farming

 Model project on Nellore Ram (100 No.) lamb farm

 Model project on Sheep Breeding Farm (500+25)

 Ram lamb fattening

 Sheep farming