Compare sheep with other alternatives. If you do not have a positive attitude, do not read any further. Sheep probably respond more to proper care and attention than any other farm animal. For the most part, the labor is not hard, but they require quality time and quality labor. Once you evaluate your resources, you can set-up an overall management system that will use them efficiently and be profitable.
Sheep are amazingly adaptable.
Using different breeds and systems, you can set and meet your production goals. In New England, most farms have the potential to produce excellent forage and, since concentrates can be purchased, can produce at high levels. The goals you set will depend on your resources, abilities, the ability of the sheep and the products you hope to produce. Both registered and commercial. Wool Probably sold at wool pool or developed as a specialty market for spinning or felting.