Ask the Sheep GuyThe Manager of Shady Hill Farms, Ltd., Ben Calkins, has produced Polled Dorset and Suffolk seed stock and has marketed premium lamb and wool products for over 45 years.
During this period, the "Sheep Guy" has learned a great deal about sheep, lamb and wool.
As a service to the industry, to give back and to provide a resource that he often sought out or wished for but that he could not find, the "Sheep Guy" will be taking any and all questions and responding to them on this page of this Web site.
The "Sheep Guy" is a long time sheep, lamb and wool producer and, by day, a practicing business attorney. He's not a veterinarian but has more experience with sheep and related issues than most veterinarians.
Please e-mail us with your questions, the "Sheep Guy" will be responding to questions in the order presented and when no questions are presented he will address topics that relate to his own sheep farming experiences.
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