Isfaxa Icelandic Sheep
Flock Health
Please remember that I am NOT A VET. The following suggestions are given out of my
own experience and the experiences of other people who raise Icelandic sheep. Consult
your vet during an emergency.
Maintenance -- Worming, Supplements, Shearing, Trimming feet, Condition Scoring.
Medical -- Sick Sheep, Thin Sheep, Small Cuts, Cast, Bloat, Cruels Boils
Seasonal -- Management Calendar, Seasonal Check Lists
Herbs -- Poisonous Plants, Helpful Herbs
Lambing/Breeding -- Lambing preparation and solutions to common problems
Suggested reading:
"Raising Sheep the Modern Way" by Paula Simmons. It's out of print, but you can find a
used copy for about $5 or less on www.amazon.com.
"The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable," by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
Two books to have on hand during lambing (and any other time of year):
"Detecting and Diagnosing Lamb Problems" by Laura Lawson.
"Managing Your Ewe" by Laura Lawson
"Natural Sheep Care" by Pat Coleby
These and many more books can be found on amazon.com by clicking on the link below.
Suggested web sites:
Lavender Fleece www.lavenderfleece.com/health.html
Please remember that I am NOT A VET. The following suggestions are given out of my
own experience and the experiences of other people who raise Icelandic sheep. Consult
your vet during an emergency.
Maintenance -- Worming, Supplements, Shearing, Trimming feet, Condition Scoring.
Medical -- Sick Sheep, Thin Sheep, Small Cuts, Cast, Bloat, Cruels Boils
Seasonal -- Management Calendar, Seasonal Check Lists
Herbs -- Poisonous Plants, Helpful Herbs
Lambing/Breeding -- Lambing preparation and solutions to common problems
Suggested reading:
"Raising Sheep the Modern Way" by Paula Simmons. It's out of print, but you can find a
used copy for about $5 or less on www.amazon.com.
"The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable," by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
Two books to have on hand during lambing (and any other time of year):
"Detecting and Diagnosing Lamb Problems" by Laura Lawson.
"Managing Your Ewe" by Laura Lawson
"Natural Sheep Care" by Pat Coleby
These and many more books can be found on amazon.com by clicking on the link below.
Suggested web sites:
Lavender Fleece www.lavenderfleece.com/health.html
Icelandic Sheep