There are some other reasons why people raise sheep that really don’t have anything to do with the breed.  One of the more popular reasons is to keep land open.  Grazing sheep do an excellent job of preventing land from reverting back to forest by eating almost everything that grows.  Fortunately, the two species of plants that can tolerate constant grazing are Kentucky blue grass and white clover, both of which can provide a lawn like appearance of your pasture.

Lambs make an excellent 4-H project for children.  Often times a child can work out a deal with a neighboring sheep farmer to raise one of their “bottle lambs.”  This works out well for both the farmer and the 4-H’er. 

Then again, there are some not so obvious reasons why you might want to raise sheep.  Your kids have all moved away and you are suffering from “empty nest syndrome.”  Sheep make a perfect replacement.  They provide you with something to take care of and clean up after, yet you do not have to worry about paying for their college education.

Marion White in Tunbridge, VT.  Marion’s

advice is “Do what ever it takes so you don’t