FARM DOGS: How They Fit Into My Sheep Biz

🔹 FREE Download: Grab your Farm Business Plan Worksheet here → SHEEP BIZ PLAN: https://mailchi.mp/9432f00a5e8b/3kji5... Perfect for new or growing farm businesses—get organized, set clear goals, and build a profitable livestock enterprise. 🐑 About This Channel: I'm documenting my journey as a sheep farmer—sharing real-life insights, lessons learned, and strategies for building a sustainable, income-generating farm business. Whether you're a beginning farmer or exploring how to turn your livestock into profit, you're in the right place. 🐕 In This Video: We dive into the role of farm dogs—specifically livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) and, to a lesser extent, herding dogs—and how they protect our flock, contribute to our grazing system, and impact our farm budget. If you’re researching guardian dogs, livestock protection, farm security, or non-lethal predation control, this video offers practical insights from our working sheep farm. 👍 Like what you see? Give it a thumbs up, subscribe, and follow along as we build a thriving farm one season at a time. 📚 Additional Resources Reduction in Predation: LGDs have been shown to significantly reduce predation rates. For instance, a study in California reported that LGDs reduced sheep losses by an average of 93% .publish.csiro.au+6Ellen Bruno+6s.giannini.ucop.edu+6 Long-Term Use: Research in Australia found that LGDs remained effective over long periods, with many producers continuing their use for over a decade .BioOne+1publish.csiro.au+1 📲 Connect with us: Instagram: @triplehfarmstn Email: [email protected] 🎵 Audio Credit: Sheep and lamb sounds by felix.blume — Freesound — License: Creative Commons 0