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
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 Douglas 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 expl
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!Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and mic
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!!Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodle
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. Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles
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! Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppi
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! Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodle
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!Designer Mini Goldendoodle pupp
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#thesheepshowpodcastDesigner Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDe
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!!Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! S
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!Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppie
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/Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro
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!Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep suppo
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!Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the showThank you for supportin
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! Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! S
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.Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Su
Meat sheep breeds of the world
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!In this episode we explore sheep that are primarily raised and valued for their meat production.These individual types of meat sheep are selected and bred for their ability to gain weight rapidly. Each lamb produces a lean, muscular high-yield carcass which is desirable for the cook, the chef or the consumer!We specifically explore :What
A short history of sheep!
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/mouflonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheepSupport the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
What is a maternal sheep breeding system?
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 showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
What is a terminal sheep breeding system?
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 rarely, if ever, used to produce replacements or bree
Market and sell your sheep with Youchoose
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 network of breeders and animal lovers.They have cr
Flight zones and moving sheep
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 a safe way in a paddock or in yards. https://www.gr
Scanning sheep two ways - muscle and pregnancy scanning 2024
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 showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Siblings talking sheep - Ireland v Australia shepherding
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. Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and mi
Irish lambing lessons
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. Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via
Focus on Forelimbs with Matt Hill - Sheep shoulders everything you need to know
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 remarks that there is more pressure on the front legs
Natural sheep grazing behaviour
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 on the topic of sheep grazing behaviour. Enjoy ru
So what do you do when a sheep dies?
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 explore some options for you to think about. Do know th
Rams and twins
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 showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
How to reduce the worm burden on your farm
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 approaches in this episode for you. Support the showTh
What drench for what worm?
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. Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the showThank you for suppor
Barber's Pole Worm - what you need to know to fight back now
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 learnings I've had this season about our foe Ba
Flushing ewes for maxiumum ovulation
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 showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new
Grass v grain fed lamb - what is the difference?
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% less fat and about 8 % more protein compared to grai
Sheep lessons I learned in 2023
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 2023. Enjoy! See you in 2024!Designer Mini Goldend
Sheep present ideas for the sheep obsessed!
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 your life. I've also included some DIY sheep
