The Sheep Show podcast
All things ovine, sheep farming and learning more about sheep and shepherding. Learn about breeding animals and being a sheep farmer. Want more content to help you sheep well? Subscribe now for subscriber only content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/subscribe
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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/au
https://rbsellars.com.au/collections/womens-workshirts
https://rbsellars.com.au/collections/workshirts
https://www.workwearhub.com.au/products/blundstone-womens-rotoflex-8860-high-zip-side-safety-boot-wheat?variant=4002346110170...
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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...
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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 episo...
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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=9236278dd33e455b
https://www.instagram.com/round...
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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-issue...
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!!
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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 links
https://www.farmhealthonline.com/disease-management/sheep-diseases/cobalt-deficiency-in-sheep/
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Back to the mother country (Ireland) and what do you do but farm! Here is what I picked up on my travels! Enjoy listening.
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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 ...
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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_...
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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-sheep
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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!
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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 basics
For 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 deta...
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