Product Ref: BV316
Practical Sheep Keeping explains everything you need to know to manage sheep and keep them healthy. From choosing and buying, housing, feeding and routine management, to breeding and lambing, Kim Cardell offers sound advice based on many years' experience.Topics covered include: where to begin; fencing, shelter and housing; moving, handling & transport; breeding and genetics; nutrition; grassland and crops; wool and shearing; keeping the flock healthy; lambing and lamb rearing and finally marketing and business.160 pages Hardback
Product Ref: BV215
Derek Scrimgeour has spent the last 14 years farming his flock of Swaledale sheep on the rugged Cumbrian fell in Northern England. With hundreds of sheep grazing on miles of steep, rocky land Derek relies heavily on a team of capable and talented dogs to gather the sheep throughout the year.In this video Derek demonstrates his techniques for training the Killibrae, his strain of border collie. He shares his techniques for training a dog to flank, lie down, outrun, drive, shed and go back - all the skills that a dog needs to work effectively on the hill. In the past five years, Derek has represented England with four dogs at the International Sheepdog Trials.
Product Ref: BV149
This comprehensive guide to training the Border Collie both for agricultural work and competitive world of sheep dog trialling is written by two successful internationally acclaimed triallers. This fully illustrated book is the key to understanding this unique breed and to developing a perfect partner, workmate and companion.Paperback
Product Ref: BV290
Every sheep farmer with a breeding flock needs to shear for the welfare of the animals and to harvest their wool. This introductory video helps you get started.Made by the British Wool Board
Product Ref: BV272
Derek Scrimgeour has spent the last 14 years farming his flock of Swaledale sheep on the rugged Cumbrian fell in Northern England. With hundreds of sheep grazing on miles of steep, rocky land Derek relies heavily on a team of capable and talented dogs to gather the sheep throughout the year. In this video Derek demonstrates his techniques for training the Killibrae, his strain of border collie. He shares his techniques for training a dog to flank, lie down, outrun, drive, shed and go back - all the skills that a dog needs to work effectively on the hill. In the past five years, Derek has represented England with four dogs at the International Sheepdog Trials. DVD 80 minutes
Product Ref: BV232
A practical guide to keeping and breeding sheep for the small flock owner. Factual, sensible and as up to date as possible.
Product Ref: BV157
Written for those new to sheep, this book provides a practical introduction to the management of a small flock. It is up to date with current regulations and practice
Product Ref: BV227
A new and exciting way to train your working border collie.Derek Scrimgeour, one of the UK's premier sheepdog handlers and trainers, reveals his pioneering and effective method of sheepdog training in this, his first book, dedicated to training sheepdogs 'the Scrimgeour way'.Accompanied by clear explanatory text, colour photographs and colour illustrations 'Talking Sheepdogs' guides the reader from beginner stage to effective working sheepdog right through to supreme championship level using 'the Scrimgeour method' of sheepdog training-a method that's gaining huge respect and results within the sheepdog training fraternity.Whether the reader is at novice level or an experienced sheepdog handler curious to learn new techniques this book represents a huge step forward in the exciting and challenging world of sheepdog training. It also has much to say on the nature of dogs and dog watching in general.
Product Ref: BV267
Derel Scrimgeour on choosing and training a young dog for farm work using his highly acclaimed method of sheepdog training. 150 minutes
