{"product_id":"the-practical-shepherd","title":"The Practical Shepherd","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith sheep as the centerpiece of Still Waters Farm, Abram Bowerman presents low-cost, practical solutions for raising healthy, happy livestock.  He believes the best things in a sheep's life can be found in the pasture.  Chapters cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy signs to look for when buying sheep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prevent disease and parasitism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of clean water and shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigning a sheep corral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to cull and what to retain for replacement ewes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calendar for successful breeding, lambing, weaning and castrating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasture management best practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to make paddock shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe benefits of multi-species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing and training reliable guardian dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 20 years experience, Bowerman and his family raise 400 sheep along with goats, cows, horses and poultry on leased and owned pastureland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Practical Shepherd, Trials, errors and successes while maintaining profitability, \u003c\/em\u003eBowerman walks you through the pitfalls and challenges he faced and overcame so that you, too, can be a profitable successful shepherd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stockman Grass Farmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50912844513511,"sku":"7858","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/download_7f7b39ab-8032-4387-8581-016ee85c427b.jpg?v=1745589315","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.acresusa.com\/products\/the-practical-shepherd","provider":"Acres U.S.A. ®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}