The Sheep Show Podcast with Jill & Andrew Noble
A podcast about all things ovine, sheep farming, and learning more about sheep and shepherding. Brother and sister team Jill and Andrew Noble explore breeding animals and being a sheep farmer across two hemispheres with some sibling banter.
Episodes
Does lamb all taste the same? Hell no!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Jill is having a whinge about a Facebook comment that all lamb tastes the same! So in this episode we explore what makes lamb taste different and what to do to test your tastebuds! Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Breeding self replacement ewes - costs, benefits and is it worth it?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Do you breed for the future? Are you breeding a self replacing flock? If so what costs exist to do this, both the type of costs and the $$ costs. We can help you make the best decision for you in this episode! Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporte
Pull over! Your sheep are due for an inspection!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So what are some annual health and safety checks we can do on our sheep, a bit like an MOT or NCV check or a road worthy check on a vehicle! What to look for and when to do the looking?Lots of nuggets whether you are joining or weaning mixed with the usual sibling banter and crazy Irishisms! Enjoy!Support the showThank you for supporting
No ram no lamb! Flushing, joining, prep and buying rams.
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!All things ram in this episode whether you are buying, prejoining/flushing or joining what are some things to think about and what to factor into your decision making. Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Listener Q&A and Andrew's ram shopping spree at Roscommon!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!We love hearing from our listeners and in this episode we answer some interesting questions from listeners on routine hoof care for sheep and how and when to castrate lambs. Andrew recently attended the Irish Lanark society sale in Roscommon and his buying strategy paid off big time! Thanks for listening! Thank you for supporting our pod!
Dedicated to Dorpers with Barend Cronje
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!You all know that Andrew and I are obsessed with sheep, well we have nothing on Barend Cronje! He is so dedicated to his sheep we were both amazed. Barend is a third generation Dorper breeder and his dedication oozes from him! We hope you enjoy learning about Dorpers and Dorper breeding as much as Andrew and I did when we chatted with Bar
Assessing bone in sheep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Something we often overlook when assessing sheep is bone. So why is bone is crucial to breeding functional sheep and how exactly do you assess bone in sheep. Let's chat about all things bone! Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Weaning - should you or should you not!?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What is weaning and why do it at all? If you are going to wean then how do you do it and what do you need to get prepared and organised before you start weaning? Weaning can be a useful tool but it's not always possible or practical for all shepherds. So let's explore all things sheep weaning in this episode. Support the showTha
How to decide what ewe lambs to keep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Ever wanted to make selection decisions with your ewe lambs? How many should you keep? what ones should you keep? What data should you be looking at and what to notice as a visual assessment when selecting ewe lambs as replacements in your flock. Enjoy this chat about ewe lamb selection decisions!Support the showThank you for supporting o
Horned sheep v the world!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So what do we get with a horned sheep? Is it more than a sheep with a set of handle bars? In this episode we explore the amazing traits that we believe come with a horned sheep from hardiness to maternal instincts and the longevity there is so much to love about horned sheep!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via ou
Lambing 2026 part 4 - the final installment!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So lambing is almost over for 2026 and this episode takes you through a crazy and challenging week of lambing here in Gippsland. Again some amazing tips and stories for you. Key message - get yourself a prolapse halter!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910
Lambing 2026 part 3
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!We are still going! More lambing adventures with both of us in Gippsland! Lots of amazing tips and trials as usual - enjoy!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Lambing 2026 part 2
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So the lambing saga continues with Andrew in the flesh! Let's chat about how it is going and in this episode we explore one of these most challenging lambing experiences ever! Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Lambing 2026 part 1
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So the ever anticipated lambing! Being a quarter way through and experiencing a few interesting events so far let's have a chat about all things lambing in Australia Winter 2026. Enjoy!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Bull about sheep - busting sheep myths!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!We've all heard stuff about sheep, that are the stupid, they only need grass to exist and so much more. In this fun filled episode we bust some myths and discuss some bull that what we hear about sheep! Enjoy!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supp
Reading your paddocks from the gate - the art of assesing pasture for sheep grazing
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!In this episode we explore what to look at and how to look at grass. Some tips and techniques to assess pasture for sheep so we can make decisions that will help the sheep, soil and our sanity!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
The art of flockmanship - what to look for when you are looking at your flock
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!How do you check your sheep? What do you check for? What strategies might be good and what decisions can you make when you are doing your regular checks of your flock. This episode explores the art of flockmanship from how to walk into a paddock and how to use your flock checks as a keep, sell or cull decider. Support the showThank you fo
Feeding sheep over winter - what are the choices and options
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So most of us have a pinch point with feeding sheep and we have to make some decisions and choices with feed. So what are the choices and options and what are the pros and cons for you. Even if it's not winter where you are you may need to supplementary feed at other times of the year so enjoy and hope this helps you with making the
The psychology of farming - why do we do it!!?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Is farming a calling? Why do we do it when it sometimes it feels like the craziest thing which makes no sense? That's the psychology of farming! In this episode we explore why we farm and what keeps us farming. What keeps you farming??Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.
The one where we help Andrew decide what to look for in a new ram!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Dilemmas, dilemmas!! How to do decide what to focus on when you are shopping for a new ram. We explore this dilemma from two angles, a commercial/terminal ram decision and a stud/seedstock/pure breed/maternal decision. So regardless of what you focus on with your sheep this one will help you to make the best decision for you! Happy ram sh
The Victorian Sheep Show 2026 - what you can expect!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!In this episode I (solo Jill) chat with a few very special sheep folk from Ballarat in Victoria to highlight the upcoming Victorian Sheep Show on June 21, Emily Cook from Ballarat Grammar School and James Knight from Lansdale Southdown Stud. Both sheepeople are very connected to the show and local community in different ways! We explore
Is your grass sheep sick? Pasture managememt for all seasons.
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Pasture management is a profit driver in your sheep enterprise so how do you manage grass when the weather is uncontrollable? In this episode we explore some grass and pasture management approaches and how to avoid your grass becoming sheep sick!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https:
How does a sheep enterprise stack up on returns $$$
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So Andrew and I have explored our returns per acre on our farms but how do sheep stack up against other farming enterprises in terms of returns per acre and $$. We used a 50 acre farm in South Gippsland in Australia which is quite similar to some areas of Ireland in grass yield terms to compare the production systems. We explored five di
Pregnancy scanning mixed emotions 2026
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So it's Jill's turn to preg scan her sheep and firstly find out how many sheep she has! Mixed emotions in this scan and some things to reflect on for next year as always. Enjoy this episode and let us know if you are preg scanning your ewes and what your emotions are like!!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign u
Finishing lambs - is it worth it?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So the dilemma, should I hold or sell? In this episode we are exploring what business are we in? We know we can't do everything or at least we can't do everything well on our farms so what decisions do we make when we wean our lambs - do we keep and finish or do we sell as store lambs for someone else to finish? No quick and eas
Smart shepherding when you are solo sheeping
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So what happens when you are on your own and you have to do sheep stuff? In this ep we explore the jobs we need to do and how to manage them when you are solo sheeping and solo farming. Some tips and tricks from us but we'd love to hear yours! Contact us on IG at Hallston Valley Farm or email at jill@hallstonvalleyfarm.com.auWant to
Farming philosophies - organic, conventional, traditional, regenerative
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What are the pros and cons according to the world of Andrew and Jill of these different farming approaches. What do they all look like and what challenges might they all have in a changing world of farming and sheep farming when farming can be as much about politics as philosophy. Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up
Sheep Farm Economics: what to measure and what sort of numbers to track
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!If your ewes paid the rent what would they need to generate to cover that cost, what do you generate per acre and we are not talking stock rates here. In this episode we explore several economic equations that work for us and that might work for you. We also cover other measures to track which might suit your enterprise even better? You c
Lamb (and red meat) is a super food! Jill becomes a red meat ambassador!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Who knew! Red meat and lamb is protein packed, nutrient dense and good for us! In this chatty ep we explore Jill's new role as an Meat and Livestock Australian Red Meat Ambassador and what bang for our buck we get when we consume lamb! We also talk about eat lamb in restaurants and hotels including the amazing Slieve Russell Hotel in
Sheep Happens: Lessons from lambing (IR) and joining (OZ) 2026
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Two countries, two seasons and plenty of leanings. In this episode we reflect on the wins, the challenges and the decisions we'd change when it comes to lambing and joining. An honest unfiltered debrief with some hard truths and improvements for next year. We hope this helps you too!Listening on Spotify? Leave a comment and share wha
Sellling meat direct in Ireland and Australia - how to make it work for everyone!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What would selling direct do for your sheep enterprise? What would it do for your local community and economy? How can we keep things local in these challenging times? Well selling meat direct might be a genuine win,win,win - literally everyone benefits from this model of selling direct from a farm. In this episode we explore what this lo
Five things that suck your profit margin with sheep farming?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!We know things are tough and sheep farming can have the smallest of margins for most of us so what are the leavers we have and what sucks the profit out of sheep farming? In this episode we explore the five main things that impact your profit when it comes to sheep farming.Here are some of the formulas mentioned in the pod.Lambs weaned di
Systems for early sheep selection
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So how do you make selections for self replacing ewes and rams, can you do this at the moment of birth and if so how can you track it so at weaning the selection decisions are simple, easy and quick. In this episode as we support Andrew who is thick into lambing and running on very little sleep and very little food (a bit like fuel reserv
Operation Foster Lamb - how to get ewes to raise more lambs so you don't have to!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Bottle fed lambs are cute but often not productive and a huge time suck so how can you get your ewes to do more of the heavy lifting. In this episode we explore the ways to foster and the tools that can be used to foster lambs into ewes. We chat about maiden ewes/hoggets in particular and why they are the often the secret sauce in your fo
Happy hooves with sheep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Andrew's game changer with sheep hooves, how to have 100% happy hooves 100% of the time with Jill's prevention measures and just how complex things can get with hooves and sheep. Enjoy this happy feet episode! Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/95491
Predicting parasite issues in your sheep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Parasites and sheep regardless of where you farm are a huge risk and a constant battle. We know about drenching and how to deal with parasites when they arise but can you predict parasites before they actually happen? In this episode we explore the parasite lifecycle, our go to product for dealing with parasites and how we can forecast an
Lanark sheep breed focus
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!The most popular sheep in the UK with a huge range of options for breeding the Lanark sheep are turely an amazing breed. They are also the breed of sheep that Andrew breeds pure. So join us as we delve into the wonderful world of Lanark sheep in this fun filled (as always!) episode! Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign u
Experiencing a farm audit
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Recently Jill went through a Meat and Livestock Australia audit. Andrew has previously been through a Bord Bia farm inspection in Ireland. So what are farm audits all about and how can you prepare for one. We explore this and the opportunity that audits present in this episode. Some links that were mentioned in the episode:https://www.mla
Managing and preparing for extremes
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Weather conditions have been extreme for Andrew and I, probably just like you are facing right now. In this episode we explore the impact of this on sheep, what we are dealing with and some strategies to help manage things during the extreme conditions as well as making the impact less on your sheep. Enjoy!Support the showThank you for s
Healthy Ewes- Managing Preg Tox, Toxo & Joining Success
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Wherever you are in the world no doubt you are (or will be) facing challenges with your sheep at joining and in the final trimester of pregnancy. So in this ep we explore the main issues and what we do across our two hemispheres to deal with these issues and more importantly try to prevent them from happening. Prevention is always better
The essential prelambing tool for any sheep farmer
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!If there was one thing to do this year it would be preg scanning. In this episode we explore Andrew's pregnancy scanning results. We discuss how he uses this info to make decisions about feed, management, selling/cash flow and selection of animals to keep for sale or breeding. Pregnancy scanning sheep is a must do activity to help yo
Cash flow in sheep farming - what's the secret to a stready,sustainable stream!?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Ahh the challenge of farming with income once or twice a year and expenses all year round, with unpredictable weather, the difficulties of forecasting and projecting everything in sheep farming how can you create and sustain a stream of cash flowing into your sheep enterprise? In this episode from across two hemispheres we explore these c
Reflections on sheeping in 2025
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!They say we only have about 30 good lambings if you are coming to farming as an adult in us but what if you did it twice a year! This is what Andrew and I have done in 2024 and 2025. So what did we learn, what is our plan and what are new going to change or improve for 2026. Join in the sibling sheep reflections on 2025 and planning for 2
How did we get here with sheep and the pod!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So now that you know the pod is back and that you get a double dose with both of us you might be wondering how did we get here? What journey we both took to get into farming and sheep and how did we decide to do the pod together. We explore with some sibling banter and reminiscing along the way. Enjoy this first official episode of the re
We're back! What's been happening and what can you look forward to in 2026!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Merry Christmas and SURPRISE!! Yes the pod is returning after a (too long) break, and this time I'm not alone! I've got a co-host with me - yes Andrew, my brother, and I will now be co-hosting the pod! Want to get a double dose of sheep content this is your spot! Two flocks, two hemispheres, lambing twice a year with two Nobles
Championing Wool with Samantha Wan
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Samantha Wan was raised in Sydney's west but now farm's Merino wool sheep in Victoria's west. By day she is a wool broker for Elders and is also developing her own brand of wool clothing - a definite wool champion!In this episode we explore Samantha's:Wool Growing ProcessWool Quality & Marketing strategies Sustaina
Why is there so much conflicting advice with sheep?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!You ask 10 people for their advice on a sheep matter and you get 100 different answers! Hey it's sheep math! But why are there so many conflicting suggestions advice and ideas when it comes to sheeping? In this episode we explore some of the reasons for this as well as offer some tools to help you analyse the advice you get so that i
Put a ring on it! What you need to know before you decide to breed rams
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!If you are new to sheep breeding you might tempted to breed rams from day 1. In this episode we explore all the things you need to know, do and get organised before you breed rams on your farm. Otherwise just put a ring on it!#sheep#sheepeducation#wiltshirehornsheep#farmingsheep#rams#thesheepshowpodcastSupport the showThank you for suppor
What clothes to wear for sheeping?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What do you were for farming/sheeping and what do you wear for lambing? Here are my picks! Happy sheep clothing shopping!https://www.hardyakka.com/auhttps://rbsellars.com.au/collections/womens-workshirtshttps://rbsellars.com.au/collections/workshirtshttps://www.workwearhub.com.au/products/blundstone-womens-rotoflex-8860-high-zip-side-safe
Turning sheepbreeding on its head with Jake Wolki from Wolki Farm
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Imagine sheepbreeding reimagined? That's what Jake Wolki, a farmer and producer from Albury NSW is doing? He never wanted sheep on his farm and now they are his favourite and most valuable source of revenue in his business. Jake never takes his rams out, wants to breed all year round and doesn't cull for some of the other traits
What colours can sheep see?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!We know how amazing sheep vision is and how well adapted their eyes are but what about colour? Can they see colour and if so what ones? All is revealed in this rather colourful episode!Links:https://sheepcaretaker.com/sheep-vision/https://open.spotify.com/show/6aL2KSW3eOhDeN1MexfnAK?si=V1jZaMumTBis_jmJ-r9Upw&nd=1&dlsi=9236278dd33e
Neighbours and biosecurity risks with sheep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What if my neighbour doesn't manage their sheep like I do, are my sheep at risk of worms or disease? In this episode we explore the risks and realities and if we can do anything as preventative measures to reduce biosecurity risk that neighbouring sheep present. Link:https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/south-east/latest-news-and-newsl
Sudden death in sheep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!It was a snake bite! A common explanation for sudden death in sheep in Australia. What else causes sudden death in sheep and what can we do to prevent sudden death in our flocks. Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Benefits of home bred ewes
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 showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzs
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 showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
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 showThank you for supporting our
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 showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910
Selling means educating! Exploring new sales strategies for lamb
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!I've been exploring some new opportunities for selling lamb meat recently and what do you know - we need to educate customers and think differently ourselves to make it work!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Sheep balancing act and getting ready for joining
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Sheep framing is always a balancing act and getting ready for joining is no different. What do you need to balance and get right with your rams and ewes before joining - in this episode we explore this along with the other challenges we need to balance with sheep farming and breeding. Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign
Winter sheep farming in Ireland - what I learned!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Back to the mother country (Ireland) and what do you do but farm! Here is what I picked up on my travels! Enjoy listening. Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Can sheep save you? Meet Deb Holmquist - a shepherdess beaten but never broken
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Head here to purchase Deb's book: Website: www.debholmquist.com or to Amazon Debut Author DEBBY JO HOLMQUIST Launches Captivating, Jaw Dropping Memoir, “A SHEPHERDESS BEATEN BUT NEVER BROKEN: A True Story of Resilience, Triumph, and Overcoming Adversity with Grace” Paris, IL—On January 16th, 2025, first-time author Debby Jo Holmqui
Homosexuality in rams
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Homosexual behavior in sheep has been well documented and studied. The domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is the only species of mammal except for humans which exhibits exclusive homosexual behaviour. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn3008-homosexuality-is-biological-suggests-gay-sheep-study/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexual_behavior
How to read sheep body language?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What are my sheep telling me through their body? What parts of the body communicate the most when it comes to sheep/Links:https://amazinganimalminds.com/how-can-you-tell-your-sheep-is-happy/https://www.msdvetmanual.com/behavior/normal-social-behavior-and-behavioral-problems-of-domestic-animals/social-behavior-of-sheepSupport the showThank
Tagging sheep - why, what and how!
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Whether you are a novice or a pro with tagging sheep you always are thinking about a better way to do it. How can I make the tags easier to read? How can I reduce stress and pain on my animal? The basicsFor sheep the only tag necessary is an NLIS tag. This is usually the smaller tag and contains your pic number, animal farm identification
How to speak sheep! What are my sheep trying to tell me?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Ever wondered what sheep are saying to each other or to you?? Let's talk sheep!!Research links:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159121000514https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2022.703514Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.
One health for the win with Jessi Hekmati
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Ever heard of One Health? You might not have, but, you do know about Q fever! In this piece Jessi Hekmati an international specialist on the topic explains how they connect. What is One Health?One Health is the collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnectedness we share with other humans, animals and our shared environment. Mor
Mismatched twins in sheep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Every had mismatched twins? Want to know what causes it and how to prevent it - have a listen in and enjoy!https://farmnews.co.nz/2012/12/02/more-than-one-cause-of-mismatched-lambs/Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Managing heat stress in sheep
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!All animals have their own limit/load to how much heat they can tolerate. This is important for normal body functions in sheep as their internal temperature to be maintained within a narrow range. In this episode we explore what is heat stress, how to identify it and hot to treat, manage and prevent heat stress in your sheep.Useful links
Are your sheep fit to load?
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!The principles of ‘fit to load’ are to be used at any time the animal is being transported by road or rail. For more information, please visit https://www.mla.com.au/fittoload where the full guide by MLA can be downloaded/printed for future use. This article has been adapted from the MLA ‘Fit to Load’ Guideline book (2019)US links https:
Lessons about labels
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Ever get the feeling that you should read the instructions!?? In this episode we explore what could and did go wrong when i didn't stop and read the label. Good advice for us all!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Wiltshire Horn sheep breed focus
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!It's about time that I focused on my own sheep!~ So to celebrate 175 episodes of The Sheep Show Podcast here is a special episode on Wiltshire Horn sheep - enjoy!https://www.wiltshirehorn.org.uk/breed/https://wiltshirehornaustralia.com.au/Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://
Review of Heatwave milk warmer
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!I used the heatwave milk warmer this year to feed my bottle babies. It is distributed in Australia through Shearwell and is a Pyon product from the UK. Here is what I thought!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Shearing sheep with Chloe the Shearer
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What cool opportunity to explore shearing with none other than the famous Chloe!Want to know when to shear, what you need to shear sheep and what breeds are easier to shear - check this episode out!In this episode we explore:How did Chloe become a shearer?How many sheep does she shear each season?Do you need a qualification to shear? Is t
Milking sheep on your homestead with Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Rachel is a power house of knowledge and energy! Not only has she and her husband Kyle set up a sheep milking operation she has written a book about it! Enjoy this episode whether you want to milk your sheep or not!Check out what Rachel is up to on her insta handle@whoopsydaisyfarmAnd her book @https://sawdustpublishing.com/product/the-gu
Lambing Diaries 2024 vol 3
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Patience is a virtue and in this episode we explore how patient we might need to be when breeding maiden ewes - lots of lessons here for me!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Lambing Diaries 2024 vol 2
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!More tales and tails of lambing on the farm, including challenges and surprises with lambing maidens. Enjoy!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Lambing Diaries 2024 vol 1
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!The highs and lows, lessons and experiments from this year's lambing so far! Get ready for some very gory insights! The sheep magazine in digital copy: https://assba.com.au/Main.asp?_=Muster&D=/edit/Muster/&W=F&X=R To subscribe to the sheep magazine follow the link below: https://assba.com.au/products/display.asp?ID=1&
Hair sheep breeds of the world
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Where do hair sheep come from? Are they are fad? What are their features and advantages and what breeds are there? Enjoy this journey into the amazing world of hair sheep breeds!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Dual Purpose sheep breeds of the world
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What are dual purpose sheep breeds? How many are in this category and how do they vary country by country. Learn all about dual purpose sheep breeds in this episode! Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Wool sheep breeds of the world - long and fine wool breeds
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!I love wool! Who knew there were so many breeds that offer us such a brilliant resource. Enjoy learning about the variety of wool sheep breeds that we have, where they come from and what qualities of wool they have.Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/sup
