Yes, it's possible. I've done it!

• SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/c/HighMountai...

— Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep ► https://amzn.to/3EhO3gO
— The Backyard Sheep: An Introductory Guide to Keeping Productive Pet Sheep ► https://amzn.to/2Zr8fxi
— Premier1 42" Sheep/Goat Fence (double spike) ► https://amzn.to/3b9Z1Z4
— Premier1 35" Sheep/Goat Fence (single spike) ► https://amzn.to/3mbjPFT
— Premier1 Electric Netting Starter Kit ► https://amzn.to/2XMIqrb
— Sheep Minerals Premix (best for pregnant or overwintered sheep) ► https://amzn.to/3jDKM3z

Considerations for raising sheep in your backyard:
You'll need to keep at least two together because sheep are social animals, they can even die of depression if you only keep one.

Check the zoning for your property. Most cities should have this information available online.

Sheep can be very LOUD so make sure you research your breed A LOT before buying them. We have Dorper sheep and they have so many benefits but if we had a smaller property this breed of sheep would be out of the question because they are so loud. Katahdin may be a better way to go but of course do your research before buying.

You'll probably need to supplement their feed with hay because typical lawn grass doesn't pack as much nutrition.

Don't breed sheep, you'd be better off buying weaned sheep and then finishing them off in your backyard before they head to freezer camp.

I’d say it’s not possible to raise sheep on anything less than ¼ acre, ½ acre is more realistic.

If you keep adult sheep you'll need to shovel poop. Smaller sheep have poop closer to rabbit poop and it just falls into your grass giving you the BEST lawn you've ever seen.

What I would do:

If I had between ¼ and ½ acre, I would get 23 Katahdins after they are weaned and raise them to processing weight (usually 69 months of age).

I would have one permanent fencing area that it is at least 100200 square feet, then work with electric fencing to move them to other parts of the backyard, supplementing with hay.



We practice REGENERATIVE agriculture on a small scale.

better soil | better plants | better animals



• INSTAGRAM ►   / highmountain_homestead  
• SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/c/HighMountai...



ABOUT THE HIGH MOUNTAIN HOMESTEAD

Hi! I’m PJ, and my family loves the homesteading life! It’s something my wife and I have always wanted to do, but we grew up with ZERO HOMESTEADING EXPERIENCE!!!!!

We grew up in beautiful southern California, 15 minutes away from the beach. As amazing as that was, we both dreamed of a life closer to land and animals. After getting married and moving to Utah, our family slowly grew. We had become a family of four living in a townhome with a small backyard filled with potted plants.

In 2019 we dipped out feet into homesteading on 1 ¼ acre lot in Utah. In 18 months we were ready to do this for real. So in 2021 we packed everything up (including our sheep) and moved to North Carolina to 12 acres and we love every inch of our homestead!

We raise Dorper sheep and have big plans for:
• grassfed lamb
• fullblood Dorper breeding stock
• meat chickens
• laying chickens and ducks
• heritage breed pork
• honey
• row crops
• perennial food forest
• and more

I hope you join us on our journey, subscribe and ring the bell if you haven’t yet.

• SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/c/HighMountai...



DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. But don't worry, it doesn't cost you anything extra!

#backyardsheep #raisingsheep #grassfedlamb