Lifestyle block animals

All animals should live in an appropriate environment, and one which reflects the five freedoms. The conditions and surroundings that an animal lives in, contributes to the animal’s overall well-being, both behavioural and physiologic

Before you decide to get sheep, it is important to consider whether you have the time, resources, and knowledge, as well as the right environment to care for your sheep properly.

All sheep should live in a suitable and comfortable environment, which provides for their needs including shade and shelter, comfortable lying areas and secure fencing to keep them safe and happy.

Sheep are grazers and eat plant matter usually in the form of pasture (e.g. grass, clover and other pasture plants).

It is important to check your flock daily for sheep with any injuries or ill health.

Chickens can be wonderful companions and are energetic, inquisitive, and friendly animals.

In order to keep your chickens as happy and healthy as they deserve, they need a lot of dedicated care.

Chickens can be wonderful companions and are energetic, inquisitive, and friendly animals.

To keep your chickens as happy and healthy as they deserve, they need a lot of dedicated care. There is a lot to consider before making the decision to start your own backyard flock.

Goats are highly intelligent, social animals and need an environment that stimulates them both physically and mentally.