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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!One of my most passionate topics, there are so many benefits to breeding and keeping your ewe lambs. In this episode we explore all the benefits that you can get and the reasons to explore a self replacing flock with extreme benefits! Support the showWant 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
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🔒 Keeping positive during thermal sheep stress
Subscriber-only episodeGet in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Thermal and environmental stress impacts every sheep farmer and breeder. But does it have a silver lining? In this subscriber only episode we explore the challenges of having no rain for four months and what benefits it has provided. We also chat about how to prepare for the worst case environmental situation when sheeping. Enjoy and keep positive! 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
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The function of horns on sheep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Why do sheep have horns and some don't? What is the function of the horn and might it have an impact when we poll sheep? Let's talk all things sheep horns!!Support the showWant 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
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Snot in sheep!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Do you see snot in your sheep? Nasal discharge can be worrying for us shepherds and there are a few reasons for nasal discharge. In this episode we explore what it is and what might cause it.Some linkshttps://www.farmhealthonline.com/disease-management/sheep-diseases/cobalt-deficiency-in-sheep/Support the showWant 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
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Flighting the foxes
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Foxes prey on animals and kill lambs, they seem to enjoy the head and organs! In this episode we explore strategies and tools and I introduce a new member of the farm who I hope will help with the fight against the fox!Support the showWant 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
All things ovine, sheep farming and learning more about sheep and shepherding. Learn about breeding animals and being a sheep farmer. Want more content to help you sheep well? Subscribe now for subscriber only content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/subscribe
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