Sheep
In this project, youth learn about the modern sheep industry by caring for sheep, learning about animal health, gaining knowledge of sheep by-products, and practicing record-keeping. Youth wishing to enroll in Market Sheep or Breeding Sheep must also be enrolled in Level 1, 2 or 3.
Sheep, Level 1
Enroll in Market and/or Breeding in ZSuite.
In this level, youth will learn to identify the parts of a lamb, about the breeds of sheep, sheep behavior, uses of wool, about sheep by-products, fitting a sheep for show, showing a sheep, how to determine the health of a lamb, judging lambs and how to develop a management plan.
Complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to
complete this project. It may take three
years to complete this level.
Sheep, Level 2
Enroll in Market and/or Breeding in ZSuite.
In Level two, youth learn more about the sheep project, including sheep parasites, meat safety, judging, safe medication use, the digestive system of sheep, health problems, management practices, careers, sheep production cycles, money management, meat cuts and more.
Complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to
complete this project. It may take three
years to complete this level.
Sheep, Level 3
Enroll in Market and/or Breeding in ZSuite.
In this level, youth are encouraged to teach others about sheep, explore career opportunities in the sheep industry, set production goals and make a budget for a sheep enterprise. Members can also plan and conduct a sheep event in their community, address current issues related to sheep production, learn about marketing and reproduction, plan and organize a judging contest and explore genetics.
Complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to
complete this project. It may take three
years to complete this level.
