About 100 youth participate in raising sheep. There is a lot to learn about raising sheep, shearing, and using wool.
4-H Members will learn:

• ...how to select sheep which fit the needs of the member and the family.
• ...how to feed, care, and protect project animals.
• ...fit and show procedures.
• ...sheep knowledge throught partipation in events such as Sheep Bowl and Livestock Judging events.

4-H Members can be resources for:

• Breeders
• Shearers
• Shows

Some 4-H Sheep Project Guidelines include:

• Members must have a project animal and be caring for that animal by June 1st to participate in the Evergreen State Fair.
• Members are trained and encouraged to give a demonstration or presentation as well as make an educational poster.
• Members are encouraged to attend and/or participate in county workshop days throughout the 4-H year.
• Members are also encouraged to participate at fairs, the Jr. Livestock Show and Sale in June at the Marysville Auction Yard, and countywide events.

Online Sheep Related WSU Publications:



Individual Ewe Record
Market Livestock Record
Breeding Livestock Record
Animal Science Record

Related Links

Links outside Washington State University provide an option for finding further information on a variety of topics. No endorsement of products or information is implied. disclaimer

American Sheep Industry Association
Breeds of Sheep
Cornell Sheep Program
U.S. Sheep Breeders Onilne Directory
United Suffolk Sheep Association
North American Sheetland Sheepbreeders Association
American Hampshire Sheep Association
Blackbelly Barbados Sheep Association
American Cheviot Sheep Society
American Dorper Sheep Breeders' Society
American Finnsheep Breeder's Association
Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America
Jacob Sheep Breeders Association
Katahdin Hair Sheep International
Montadale Sheep Breeders Association
Navajo-Churro Sheep Association
American Rambouillet Sheep Breeders Association
North American Romanov Sheep Association
American Southdown Sheep Breeders' Association

For more information, call or E-mail the Extension office. The phone number is (425)357-6044 or send an E-mail to Marilyn Anderson.