The Sheep Show podcast

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 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

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-safety-boot-wheat?variant=40023461101707&country=AU¤cy=AUD&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=392075308&msclkid=7ed05ed48788168dd3ba393b52dd2674&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=B%20%7C%20Blundstone%20%7C%20Shopping&utm_term=4586200443271833&utm_content=Blundstonehttps://www.totallyworkwear.com.au/blundstonehttps://www.mont.com.au/collections/waterproof-pantshttps://aquaprogear.com.au/https://www.bogsfootwear.com.au/shop/index.htmlhttps://muckbootcompany.au/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

Subscriber-only episodeGet in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Is your farming partner as obsessed with sheep as you are? Probably not! So what causes these divides to occur in relationships, how does it impact us and our farming partner/life partner/husband/wife and what can we do about these differences. In this episode we explore the reality of sheeping and farming where the levels of sheep passion differ. It's raw but hopeful! 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

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 most of might cull for. This episode will flip your thinking on traditional sheep breeding and farming and Jake is refreshing and innovative in his thinking. I hope you enjoy this episode as much I I enjoyed chatting with Jake. Connect with Jake online: @wolkifarmWolkifarm.com.auSupport 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

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=9236278dd33e455bhttps://www.instagram.com/roundwoodcheviotfarm/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

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-newsletters/newsletters/newsletter-issues/2019/october/good-fences-make-good-neighboursSupport 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

Subscriber-only episodeGet in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!A new year brings new opportunities but also new challenges. In this subscriber only episode we explore  why we do what we do and what helps us when the going gets tough. Enjoy!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

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 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

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 Holmquist will release her debut memoir, “A SHEPHERDESS BEATEN BUT NEVER BROKEN: A True Story of Resilience, Triumph, and Overcoming Adversity with Grace.”  This touching memoir chronicles her difficult childhood and how she found solace and comfort in her barn among the animals. Brace yourself for an extraordinary story that speaks to the experiences of those who have faced physical, emotional, and psychological childhood abuse and neglect. For those with dreams deferred by overwhelming challenges and obstacles, this powerful narrative of resilience and perseverance will serve as a lighthouse and inspiration to all who have lost hope. Sharing the intimate details of surviving unimaginable child abuse, which would be deemed criminal in modern times, the author exemplifies how a determined spirit can overcome the most dire circumstances.  Prepare to be captivated and inspired while cheering her on as she embarks on her journey to freedom. As the author shares her most painful moments and beautiful memories, you will laugh, cry, and cheer as she describes how she found hope and the redemptive power of true love. Look for this story on the big screen, as it clearly tells the story of how life's darkest moments can be overshadowed when passion, resilience, and tenacity overtake fear. You will be inspired never to doubt yourself and to hold on to the dream that dwells in your soul. Follow her journey, which takes her from a dark world of cruelty into the competitive world of producing national championship purebred Dorset sheep. She is, indeed, a shepherdess beaten but never broken. The book will be available for purchase starting January 16th, 2025.Contact InformationDebby Jo Holmquist Email: djoholmquist@gmail.comWebsite: www.debholmquist.com Published by Victorious You Press, an international award-winning publishing company based in Charlotte, NC, “A SHEPHERDESS BEATEN BUT NEVER BROKEN' is set to make a profound impact on readers worldwide.About the Author: Debby Jo HolmquistDebbie Jo Holmquist is a nationally certified Polled Dorset sheep judge and has served as a professional judge from coast to coast in North America and Canada. Deb currently lives in Illinois, surrounded by her beloved Dorset sheep who continue to compete nationally. She has a deep love and understanding for all livestock. In her spare time, she enjoys landscaping flower gardens, mowing lawns, flower arranging, large pike fishing in Canada and playing with her beloved cats.Debby Jo can be contacted at: Email: djoholmquist@gmail.comFacebook: Debby Jo Holmquist, Author or Debby Jo HouleAbout Victorious You PressAt Victorious You Press, we specialize in turning your writing dreams into reality. Our boutique publishing services are tailored to guide you through every step of the journey—from writing and publishing to marketing and leveraging your books to build a sustainable business. For more information visit www.victoriousyoupreSupport 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

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_in_sheep#cite_note-Bagemihl-21Support 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

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 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

Subscriber-only episodeGet in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Do you have regrets when you look back on the year? I know I do! This is a trip down 2024 lessons and what I will not be repeating next year or hopefully ever! 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

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 number (which you choose) and details of any accreditations your farm has - for example V for OJV vaccinated. Most farmers will also add a larger (often triangle shaped) tag. This tag would have the stud or farm name and the animal number in larger font. In Victoria from January 2017 all sheep born will need to have an electronic tag - more on this to follow. To tag your sheep you also need a tag applicator and for your farm tags a tag pen (unless you get the tags etched). The NLIS tag never changes and stays with the sheep for its life - even if that animal moves farms. Alan suggests choosing an ear to insert your tags and stick with that ear. Some farms would tags the females in the right ear and males in the left.  You can remove farm tags and replace them if you like - these can be cut off.Purchasing your tags This is a personal preference and the NLIS website gives a list of companies than supply tags for sheep in Australia.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

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 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

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. More specifically, the health of animals directly impacts the health of human beings and vice versa. As farmers and individuals who work with sheep and animals, it is important to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of zoonotic disease outbreaks amongst animals and humans.  These three steps include quarantine, implementing a biosecurity plan, and proper disposal of animal carcasses. 1.     Quarantine: When purchasing new livestock, be sure to quarantine them in a separate pen for 2-4 weeks before introducing them to the rest of your herd or flock. 2.     Biosecurity Plan: A proper biosecurity plan can prevent disease outbreaks, reduce costs, put you in compliance with regulations, increase sustainability, and safeguard public health for animals and humans. 3.     Proper Disposal: When an animal dies from a disease there are proper guidelines to be followed to prevent an outbreak. Implementing steps like the three steps mentioned can prevent future outbreaks and together we can mitigate the spread of zoonotic disease, creating a safer environment for humans, animals and our shared home! For more information on zoonotic disease outbreak prevention, biosecurity plans, and general educational material, contact Jessi Hekmati, MPH at Small Ruminant Solutions.E: jessi.hekmati@smallruminantsolutions.comVisit our Linktree at linktr.ee/smallruminantsolutions where you can subscribe to Jessi's bi-weekly newsletter. 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

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 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

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: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/livestock-health-and-welfare/caring-for-animals-during-extreme-heat·        https://www.mla.com.au/extension-training-and-tools/resource-hubs/transport-hub/sheep-transport-guidelines/·        https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/beef-cattle/managing-heat-load-and-heat-stress-sheep-and-cattle-saleyards#:~:text=However%2C%20as%20air%20temperature%20rises,sweating%20to%20increase%20evaporative%20cooling.·        https://www.veterinaryhandbook.com.au/Diseases.aspx?diseasenameid=116·        https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/newsletters/sheep-notes-newsletter/sheep-notes-autumn-2020/signs-and-management-of-heat-stress-in-sheepSupport 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

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://animal-welfare.extension.org/transport-and-care-of-sheep-and-goats/Canadian links https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/imports/import-policies/live-animals/2011-4Support 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

Subscriber-only episodeGet in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Do you ever find yourself questioning your life choices with sheep and farming? I know I have. In this episode we question life choices and explore how you know if sheeping is right for you now and when or if that might change how you might know. An existential episode of sorts to ponder and reflect on the choices we make and the challenges that come with those choices. Remember it's ok to question!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

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 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

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 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

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 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

Subscriber-only episodeGet in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!What is it like to judge over 100 sheep and 6 breeds of sheep in one day! It was amazing! In this episode I explain my methodology and approach to judging sheep and what I focused on during my judging at Sheepvention 2024.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

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 that the same everywhere in the world?Who is her typical customer when it comes to a sheep owner? What else do she do with sheep apart from shearing?Why do sheep need shearing? What would happen if you didn't shear?What is crutching? Do all sheep need to be crutched? How often do sheep need to be shorn? When would you do it- what time is best? What is the easiest sheep to shear and the hardest? Are different breeds different to shear? If an owner/breeder is preparing their sheep for shearing what do they need to do to prepare? What infrastructure do sheep owners need for shearing? What are the risks with shearing sheep? What about injuries to the sheep or human? What are tips for breeders if they wanted to shear their own sheep?Would you recommend people shear their own sheep!?What do people do with their wool? Shearers can be hard to find,  what advice would you have for people looking at the year ahead and organising their husbandry tasks? If you want to learn more about shearing you'll love this chat with Chloe!Get in touch with Chloe @chloetheshearer on Facebook and www.chloetheshearer.comSupport 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

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-guide-to-homestead-dairy-sheep/www.sawdustpublishing.comRossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationThe Rossifari Podcast brings my love of zoos, aquariums, rescues, and rehab facilities...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

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 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 episodeGet in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!I had the honor recently to judge sheep at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show and in this episode I share with you what I learned about sheep and judging sheep from that amazing experience!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

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 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

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&Title=The%20MUSTER%20MAGAZINE%20annual%20subscriptionSupport 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

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 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

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 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

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 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 episodeGet in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!Talking our fight zone episode to the next level for you, my lovely subscriber! What are the tricks to make managing, moving and handling sheep easy. In this episode we talk about having a sixth sense with your sheep so working with them becomes easy! These tips will help reduce stress on you and your sheep every time you interact. 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

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 are meat sheep Breeds of meat sheep of the world Why breed meat sheep Where you might find meat sheepPros and cons of meat 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.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

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 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

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.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

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 breeding animals. In a terminal sire breeding system, breeding and replacements animals are often bought in.In this episode we explore the terminal approach in more detail. 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 episodeGet 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 productivity on the farm. Enjoy this reality check of an episode!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

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 created a directory for all animals, whether you are a sheep breeder, dog owner or breeder budgies! YouChoose Pets and Livestock is for you – a directory where you can easily be found. They offer a permanent page to display your breeding animals and what you do. With the ability to add as much information as YouChoose. Create a visual family tree for each animal, display genetic reports and awards as well as upload photos and videos to showcase your animals. YouChoose's purpose is to lessen the complexities that come with buying and selling animals. No more sloppy record-keeping or lengthy communications with interested parties.You can now easily find pets and livestock for sale near you through simple filtering options or set your custom distance radius. Connect with a range of breeders from birds, dogs, reptiles, cats, and livestock from around Australia.Find and download the app here:https://apps.apple.com/au/app/youchoose/id6468879122https://youchoosepetsandlivestock.com/https://youchoosepetsandlivestock.com/a-fresh-solution-for-animal-breeding/https://www.facebook.com/youchoosepets/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

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.grandin.com/behaviour/principles/flight.zone.htmlSupport 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 episodeGet 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 content via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

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/supporters/new

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 us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new