Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Disclaimer - history was not my best subject at school! Nevertheless here is my attempt at a short history of sheep! https://www.britannica.com/animal/mouflon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via ou…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Following on from the episode on terminal sheep systems in this episode we explore the pros and cons of the maternal production system when breeding sheep. Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.bu…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! A terminal sire is typically used in a commercial breeding program. This is a breeding program where the offspring of the sire will generally be slaughtered for meat. As a rule, a terminal sire’s primary use is to produce good quality market animals. Terminal sires are used but they are r…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! It is a reality for us all in these challenging tight times with high interest rates that we might need to reduce costs in any business and on any farm. In this episode we explore what we are doing to reduce costs without negatively impacting animal welfare or prod…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ever dreamed of an easy, hassle free place to market and sell your sheep - well such a place now exists in Australia now but soon to come to a country near you! Youchoose's mission is to create a simple and easy-to-use directory with practical features. A transparent and collaborative net…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Sheep are prey animals and prey animals have a flight zone. The flight zone of an animal is the area surrounding an animal that if encroached upon by a potential predator or threat, including humans, will cause alarm and escape behavior. We can use this to manage, move or muster sheep in …

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! All the behind the scenes info on pregnancy scanning and muscle scanning - how I found out my sheep have IMF (intra muscular fat!) and how I have increased my ewe to lamb percentage by nearly 50%!!! Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra cont…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What is sheep scanning, why do it and what do I use the data for? I've been scanning sheep two ways this week - here is why i do it! Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/sup…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What are the differences and similarities with farming sheep in Australia and Ireland? In this episode we chat again with Andrew, my brother about his time in Australia and what he has noticed while being on several sheep enterprises while here. Support the Show. Want more! Want to show u…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! A bittersweet time for me in Ireland over the last 5 weeks. Here are all the tips and unusual strategies we used while lambing in Ireland with my brother. Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buz…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Focus on Forelimbs Forelimbs, front legs or shoulders in a sheep actually hold up to 60 per cent of the weight of a sheep! I chatted with Matt Hill from Aurora Park Hampshire Downs and Border Leicester stud recently to explore all things fore in sheep! How important are shoulders? Matt re…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! We will all have to deal with the death of a sheep maybe from natural causes like old age or you may even need to euthanise an animal. What are the options so you treat the animal in a moral and ethical way at the end of their life. What do you do with their body. In this episode we explo…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what is the natural grazing behaviour of sheep and how does it compare to a goat or cow. When should my sheep be feeding/eating and for how long? No doubt there are all thoughts you have had while ruminating on your sheep! Well in this episode I explore my own observations and research…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Can a single born ram produce twins? Who makes that biggest difference the ewe or the ram? In the episode we explore who is more important in the twinning game! Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://w…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Did you know that 95% of parasites are on pasture and only about 5% are within the sheep. This means parasite larvae numbers present in the pasture are an important factor to consider for worm management. So how do you manage worms on your farm and in your fields, we explore several appro…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Want to know what drench to use and when to drench, this episode will help you explore the different types of drenches and understand more about when to use drenches on your sheep. Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep suppor…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! We talk a lot about the final trimester and how important it is when we are breeding sheep but the second trimester is also a very crucial trimester to understand. In this subscriber only episode we explore what happens in this trimester and what to do to support y…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The biggest threat to sheep and lambs - parasites! The biggest issue we have with parasites comes from Barber's Pole Worm or Haemonchus Contortus. In this episode we explore the worm, what it does, how it is different and how to win in the fight against it. We also explore some new learni…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What is flushing, how to do it and why do it - in this episode we explore all of these questions to help you prepare for joining 2024 no matter when your joining/mating season happens! Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep su…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! We know sheeping and farming can be stressful so here are some things I plan to help me reduce the mental load so I can sheep well throughout the year! Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! A common question and something to think about is what is the difference between grass and grain fed lamb both for us as producers and also for us as consumers. Scientists who compared grass fed lamb meat with grain fed lamb meat in a feedlot found that: Lambs grazing in pasture had 14% l…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! sSo no doubt you are in wind down mode for the year and it is a good time to reflect on all things sheep! What did you do well or what went well in 2023 and what are the takeaways from the year and area to improve for 2024. In this episode I share with you my five lessons from sheeping in…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I've been lucky enough to have two experts on feeding sheep come to my farm and give me some advice. Here is what we talked about and what actions I have taken and what results I have had so far! Get ready to be amazed!! Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? …

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what do you buy that sheep person who has everything.... something sheep related of course!! With sales in the air, birthdays, holiday and festive shopping to think about, here are some ideas on sheep presents that could just hit the sheep spot for you or for that sheep crazy person in…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So a huge question I get asked is should I go stud with my sheep? The question really relates to your WHY, why are you doing this!? Go beyond making money and breeding great sheep - what are you really wanting to achieve with your sheep, what do you really want to focus on with your sheep…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Prevention is always better than cure! So what can you do to reduce hoof issues, lameness and any productivity issues in your sheep? In this episode we explore the key things that you can do to avoid most sheep foot problems in the first place! Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Yes we all make them and you know what, they are good to reflect on without fear of judgement. I found this such a good exercise to do and I am so thrilled to be able to open up and share these mistakes with you, my sheep besties! I truly hope this episode helps yo…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So you love your sheep and want to grow and expand! Firstly - great decision!! But how do you do it? What steps do you take? How do you move forward in the right direction and do the most important thing first? In this episode we explore exactly that all the steps you need to take to grow…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ahh the age old question - what drench do I get for me sheep? Well... it depends! This question has more follow up questions that answers. The main question to ask yourself is what worms am I trying to actually drench/kill. Once you know that or get close to knowing that you can then targ…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what are my go to natural approaches for sheep issues and health concerns and what have I used them all for. In this episode we explore five best natural therapies some of which you can get really cheaply or you might even have them in your kitchen cupboard! Support the Show. Want more…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Lamb prices are rock bottom right now in Australia and maybe globally too. So what do we do? How do we take more control and what are the opportunities for us when times are tough in farming and primary production? In this episode we explore the hope and support that is there and how to m…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! No doubt you have come across new sheep breeds which are very popular and you might be tempted to give them a go and experiment. Are these new breeds hype and fad or is there substance there and fact? How can you make the best decision about jumping on breed hype? …

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The most important paddock to manage first is the paddock between the ears” Charlie Arnott, Regenerative Farmer and Educator In this episode we explore what is regenerative agriculture, why do it and how to it including a list of things to do aligning with the 6 core principles of regen a…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I love my customers! They are amazing and I've got to meet new ones and visit existing ones over the last few weeks and I feel so blessed. So how can you attract amazing customers to your sheep business? In this episode we explore the strategies to help you avoid the rock bottom prices an…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Not the most positive of thoughts but it is a fact of life when farming that drought occurs. So what can you do now to help prepare both you and your sheep so you both bounce back as best you can. Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via …

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Salt is vitally important to ruminants, playing an essential role in growth, efficiency and reproduction. With careful consideration of flock salt requirements, shepherds can take simple steps to ensure demands are met thus maximising health and productivity. The information above was onl…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Not vet bashing but helping us understand more about why vets say the things they say, how we can work with our vet better and how we can see the bigger picture but they may not. Dr Ken Berry's book I refer to is called Lies my Doctor told me, it's an intriguing re…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What sort of sheep equipment is right for me? This is a question I get asked all the time. There is no one size fits all, it's all about what do you do with your sheep. In this episode we explore how to make the best decision to help you, and explore the different sort of sheep handlers a…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! As always lambing has its ups and downs. Here is what the 2023 lambing season has offered us so far! Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Is showing ruining the commercial sheep industry and vice versa. What really goes on behind the scenes with some producers who show sheep and how sustainable are these practices for those of us who are also running commercial enterprises. In this premium episode we…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What do you need to have in your birthing kit and lamb survival kits and what is new in my kit for 2023 - check it all out in this episode! Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Not ideal of course but if we are aiming for maximum lamb survival bottle feeding lambs is a part of shepherding. So what are the pros and cons. Why would we do it, how to know you need to intervene and how do we actually do it and for how long do we do it. All you bottle feeding question…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The Ovine mammary gland is an intricate structure composed of secretory tissue (Parenchyma) and supporting ligaments, venous, lymphatic, adipose and nervous tissue (Stroma). There are two mammary glands divided by a suspensory ligament contained within the udder as shown in the Ovine udde…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! We've all been there, sheep go down and we are hoping and praying they will get up again. In this subscriber only episode we explore some strategies on how to save a sheep - what I have tried recently, what I used and the results! Want more! Want to show us some sh…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! OJD – an iceberg disease Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) is endemic across NSW after its detection on the Northern Tablelands in May 2023. While the infection was traditionally considered a southern disease, a number of cases across the Northern Tablelands have been diagnosed over the past 12…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Colostrum is the first milk a newborn lamb will receive from its mother. A concentrated mix of vitamins, minerals, fats, protein, carbohydrates, antimicrobials, growth and immune factors. It acts as a laxative, aids ewe and lamb bonding, provides energy for thermoregulation and acts as a …

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! How do you know a ewe needs your help? What can we do if we see a ewe in labour? How long to wait before we glove up!? and What actually causes difficult lambing issues anyway- all is revealed in this episode! Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Explore the 7 things to look for when you are buying a farm to run sheep on or if you are wanting to upgrade your farm or develop a plan for your farm for the future. Support the Show. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! htt…

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What was our pregnancy scanning results for 2023, what do we use the information for and what can your scanner tell you about the future - prepare to be amazed!! Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! ht…

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What do we need to know about sheep's conformation and style? What exactly do we mean when we say that a sheep has style? In this episode we explore what you need to know! Conformation is the anatomy and skeletal function of a sheep. It impacts the sheep’s health, adaptability, longevity,…