Program Overview

Sheep Husbandry – An Introduction

Overview

Join our introductory course if you are considering or have just started keeping sheep. It's a combination of lectures and practical sessions held one evening a week for six weeks.

Full Description

You'll learn:

• Sheep breeds
• The British sheep industry and the annual production cycle
• Basic sheep behaviour and handling
• Lambing and lamb tasks
• Care of the pregnant and lactating ewe
• Basic sheep health care (including worming, vaccinations, foot trimming and body condition scoring)
• Basic sheep nutrition
• Signs of ill health and disease
• Animal welfare and legislation

When you complete this course we will issue you a certificate of attendance.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for anyone considering or who has just started keeping sheep.

Dates

• 26 February, 5, 12,19, 26 March and 2 April 2025 (Wednesdays, 6-8pm)

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£215

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, you are required to wear work clothes and steel toe capped boots or shoes.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.