Project Update My project so far is going quite well. I intend to name my site SheepBasics.info and I feel as though I have a pretty good start. I have written and gotten a response from the owner of two of the sites I intend to use for content, sheep101.info and sheepandgoat.com. She has given me permission to use both of her websites and photos from her websites and her flickr. Below is a powerpoint presentation that will take you through the site page by page. I supplied you with direct links for every picture that I currently have for the site. I feel as though as of now that is an ample amount of images and I should not need more; however, if the need arises I have access and permission to Susan S. photos at Angela Kelley

Home Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics HomeSheep Basics Breeding Stock Ewe CareLamb CareSheep Community Welcome to SheepBasics.info This website is intended to educate students and potential sheep breeders about general sheep care, as well as selection of good breeding stock to begin a sheep herd. You can find useful forms and people to connect to in the Sheep Community. img link os/baalands/ /in/set / float: right Link to forms in the sheep community

Sheep Basics HomeSheep Basics Breeding Stock Ewe CareLamb CareSheep Community Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics EweBreeding age female RamBreeding age male WetherCastrated male LambGeneral for a sheep less than 6 months Ram lambYoung male (less than 6 months) Ewe lambYoung female (less than 6 months) FlockGroup of 3 or more LambingThe act of giving birth General Sheep Terms img link float: right Continue to add on any other terms I find necessary.

Sheep basics continued Vital Signs: Normal Temperature: degrees F Heart Rate: Uses: Meat, Skin, milk and wool Sheep by products in everyday items such as? The USDA Requires the use of a Scrapie tag to verify that an animal has been immunized. ALL sheep are required to have one installed in their ear. Have photo of lamb divided by meat cuts. Wool being spun Example of the current scrapie tag Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics

Selecting Breeding Stock HomeSheep Basics Breeding Stock Ewe CareLamb CareSheep Community Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics Rams Have the picture link to the rams breeding stock page on site. Float:left Rams Ewes These will be a drop down menu actually found on every page, but it took up to much space so I just demonstrated it here. Ewes Have the picture link to the ewes breeding stock page on site. Underneath of the pictures that will lead you to the ram or ewe page I will have information that is relevant to both sexes.

Selecting Breeding Stock Continued Have a Test your knowledge section for visitors: Create a link opening in a new window to: The remainder of the page will be set up with a picture on the left side of the page and the text to the right of it providing a description. Not enough space to display them all here, but I have photos for: Visual appraisal (shown) Proper leg structure-front Proper leg structure-side Proper leg structure-rear Proper mouth alignment Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics

Selecting a Ram old saying: “the ram is half the flock” He will determine the quality and growth performance for many generations. Serviceability: ewes Tools used: marking harness When looking to expand the flock, many farmers producing meat will do a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE), which includes a physical exam and semen test. HomeSheep Basics Breeding Stock Ewe CareLamb CareSheep Community Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics

Selecting a Ewe HomeSheep Basics Breeding Stock Ewe CareLamb CareSheep Community Information relative only to selecting ewes will be located on this page Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics

Ewe Care HomeSheep Basics Breeding Stock Ewe CareLamb CareSheep Community Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics Information on the care of ewes during pregnancy will go here. Ewe Care During Gestation Ewe Care After Lambing Information on after care will go here.

Lamb Care HomeSheep Basics Breeding Stock Ewe CareLamb CareSheep Community Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics Birth Weight: 5-8 pounds Weaning Age: 2-3 months Life Span: varies depending on source. Have read everything fom 6-11 years to years. More research needed. Young katahdin ewe lambs More text will continue down the left side

Sheep Community HomeSheep Basics Breeding Stock Ewe CareLamb CareSheep Community Copyright 2014 Sheep Basics Links to the sheep community: provementprogram c_location=stream Float: left Links to other useful websites for sheep: sheepandgoat.com Sheep101.info

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