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Sheep
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Why households are shifting to lucrative sheep fattening in Laikipia

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A Black Welsh sheep breeding under fattening in a farm at Thome in Laikipia County in this photo taken of March 6, 2025.

Photo credit: Pool

Enticed by the growing demand for mutton and chevon, many families in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties are now engaged in commercial sheep farming.

Farmers involved in the business say it requires extensive research, consultations and understanding of market trends.