Posts by Ulf Kintzel
How Ulf Kintzel facilitated what he believes will be his “last act” in farming. September 13th of this year marks my 30th anniversary coming to the US. A lot…
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How many sheep can you raise per acre? The question about how many sheep per acre one can raise is almost guaranteed to be asked when people inquire about my…
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How tall should the grass be before you start grazing in the spring? The majority of publications you may have read will suggest starting to graze your pasture when the…
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How to weather inflation of agricultural inputs. A common expectation is that grass-fed market lambs should fetch a premium price, a price that is higher than conventional grain-fed lamb. That…
Read MoreHow to assess and provide adequate shelter to sheep Do sheep need a barn in the winter when it is cold? Do they need shelter when it rains? Should they…
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And what I would do differently with 20/20 hindsight When my family and I moved to the Finger Lakes area in Western New York about 18 years ago, I…
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Of the many diseases sheep can catch, footrot can have the greatest economic impact and can be contracted rather easily. There are many diseases sheep can catch. Many are frequently…
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There are two leading causes of death for sheep, according to this farmer’s experience. Selling young White Dorper breeding stock inevitably brings the expected follow-up calls when buyers have questions…
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How To Do It And To What End Extending the grazing season well beyond the end of growing season is a desirable goal when raising sheep on pasture. Feeding stored…
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A downed sheep is a dead sheep. Towards the end of pregnancy, a ewe may go down and will be unable to get back up. Common perception is when a…
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