Ontario Sheep Farm
Welcome to several Ontario sheep farms. In these videos, you’ll see how families raise and care for their sheep.
360 Ontario Sheep Farm
Did you know that sheep can produce meat, wool and even milk? Welcome to Peter, Elly & Harold’s sheep farm! On this tour you will learn about everything from how sheep are cared for and what they eat, to why they are sheared. Enjoy your visit!
Livestock Guardian Dogs
Sheep Housing
This video covers why Canadian farmers raise their sheep in barns and outside.
Nutrition and Flock Management
This video looks at how farmers manage sheep health and ensure they receive the right nutrition.
Sheep Shearing
This video shows how farmers shear their sheep, and why removing wool is important to sheep health and animal welfare.
Transportation of Sheep
This video shows how sheep are transported. Watch the video to see how farmers manage traceability with each animal, and what’s involved in transporting sheep.
Quick Canadian Sheep Facts
- Some farmers keep their flock in the barn year-round for monitoring and protection, while others leave them in the field. Despite their wool, sheep still need barns or windbreaks for shelter.
- In Canada there are approximately 11,000 sheep farmers and 1,000,000 sheep.
- Ontario is responsible for 32% of Canada’s overall sheep inventory and 53% of sheep processed nationally.
- Ontario sheep farming contributes $200,000,000 to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product.