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Sheep and Goats for Australian Hobby Farms is a practical, beginner-friendly guide for raising small ruminants on lifestyle farms and small blocks. Designed for Australian conditions, it focuses on low-input systems that work with climate, pasture growth and wildlife realities. Inside the book, you'll learn how to: Choose sheep and goat breeds suited to Australian climates and block sizes Understand grazing versus browsing behaviour and how to use both effectively Design simple rotational grazing systems without expensive infrastructure Improve pasture health through rest, recovery and plant diversity Feed sheep and goats safely using forage-first diets Manage minerals, water access and seasonal nutrition Reduce losses from foxes, wild dogs and aerial predators Match stocking rates to land capacity and rainfall patterns Avoid common mistakes made by first-time hobby farmers Ideal for lifestyle farmers, smallholders and rural newcomers, this guide provides clear, practical steps for building productive, welfare-focused sheep and goat systems in Australia.

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