Animal identity sheet
Record tag number, sex, breed, birth date, entry date, group, source and notes. This is the foundation for every later animal decision.
Free sheep farm templates
Sheep record keeping templates for practical flock management
Start with simple printable record sheets for animal identity, weights, treatments, lambing notes, feed stock and exits. These templates are useful for small sheep farms that want cleaner records before moving into a connected system like HerdDeck.
What to record
Core templates every sheep farm should keep
Good records do not need to be complicated. The important point is to keep the same basic information consistently, so animal history, feed use and sale decisions can be reviewed later.
Weight and daily gain log
Track weigh dates, live weight and growth trend. Regular weighing helps reveal slow gain, ration problems and sale-readiness before they become expensive.
Treatment record
Keep treatment date, product, dose, reason, withdrawal period and follow-up notes together with the animal or group affected.
Lambing and breeding notes
Record breeding date, expected lambing date, lamb count, mothering notes and problems observed during lambing.
Feed and stock log
Track feed purchases, quantities, daily use and remaining stock. Feed records become much more useful when they are connected to animal performance and cost.
Exit and sale record
Record sale, slaughter, death or transfer date, exit weight, price, buyer and reason. This helps calculate real flock results instead of relying on memory.
Paper first, system later
When templates are enough — and when they are not
Printable sheets are useful for starting clean habits. They work best when the flock is small and the same person handles most records. As the farm grows, paper and spreadsheets can become harder to connect.
The common problem is not entering one record. The problem is seeing how that record affects feed stock, treatment history, growth, finance, pedigree and reports at the same time.
Move to HerdDeck when you need connected records
HerdDeck Shepherd connects animal cards, weights, treatments, feed stock, HARSE ration planning, pedigree reporting, finance and farm reports in one workflow for Android and Windows.
Explore HerdDeck Shepherd →Suggested routine
A simple weekly record workflow
1. Update animal changes
Add new animals, exits, deaths, group changes and important notes first.
2. Record weights and treatments
Enter weighings, medical events and withdrawal notes while details are still fresh.
3. Review feed and costs
Check what was purchased, what was used and whether performance justifies the cost.
4. Prepare the next decision
Use the records to decide which animals need review, sale, treatment or ration changes.
From templates to decisions
See how the same records work inside HerdDeck
Try the sample sheep farm to see how flock records, stock, medical history, ration planning, pedigree and finance connect in one practical workflow.