Shepherding Videos
Checkmate Farm LLC specializes in livestock for sale that are easy to raise, easy to care for, and cannot be commonly found. The chicken and sheep farm in Bluemont, Virginia, includes rare heritage buckeye chickens, heritage midget white turkeys, and heritage Karakul fat-tailed sheep. Karakul sheep are easy to raise and the videos provide tips and tricks to make it easier to start your own herd of these rare and beautiful animals.
Karakul sheep are careful and attentive mothers, making it easy to raise new lambs. The breed is smaller than other types of sheep, so they are easier to manage without help. This makes it easier to catch, shear, clip their hooves and train them to use halters. With a docile temperament and inherent intelligence, Karakul sheep quickly learn routines and will come when they are called.
Watch the videos to learn more about Karakul sheep and learn easy tips for managing your farm.