Saturday May 10th, 2025 was a busy day. I worked on all the sheep along with two of my kids, my wife, and two neighbors who wanted to help. I used the chute to process the sheep. It made it so much easier to catch and process each sheep. I think next time I will… Continue reading I had some hoof issues
Category: Sheep
Hotwire Training Sheep (Specifically)
I noted yesterday that the sheep were crossing the wire willy-nilly. It seems they really don’t care much for it at all. It’s time to review what I know about hotwire and what I can do about it. First, hotwire only works because it is psychological. The animals don’t get hurt when they get zapped.… Continue reading Hotwire Training Sheep (Specifically)
On doctoring sheep
My plan is to raise sheep with as little inputs as possible. By “inputs” I mean things I buy at the store and feed or give to the animals. My thinking is as follows. In short: That’s about it. Treating sick sheep doesn’t make much sense to me, especially if I am just doctoring it… Continue reading On doctoring sheep
I think the rams and the puppy like each other
I was counting dogs in the ram pen and I noticed one was missing. I think she likes the rams.
RAM 0005 has Chlamydial Polyarthritis
I noticed today (2024-09-05) that RAM 0005 was lying down and didn’t seem to want to get up. When I approached he slowly stood up and it was clear that something was wrong with his front left leg. Two of the joints were swollen. Doing a quick internet search and reading some articles it became… Continue reading RAM 0005 has Chlamydial Polyarthritis
Treating #36
#36 is a ewe that presented with severe hoof problems. I was finally able to catch her and apply 5% Copper Sulfate solution and Footcure with a wrap. She also broke her hoof wall which probably caused a lot of pain. It took her a while but she fully recovered after about a week.
I actually caught 2 lambs being born
Rams and Lambs
We moved the rams and the bottle lambs into our backyard. The rams will stay until November, when they will breed. The lambs until they are weaned. I have about half an acre in my backyard, which should be able to feed, easily, 4 sheep. I haven’t setup a rotational system yet, but I plan… Continue reading Rams and Lambs
Doing the math, sheep vs. cows in 2024
Alan Westerfield is asking for people’s math on sheep. He said he made his money raising sheep, and he’s heard some crazy numbers by “blowhards.” I think he is responding to this recent video by Birchfield Farming: But maybe he’s talking about my videos too. Now, if you ask people who do rotational grazing, almost… Continue reading Doing the math, sheep vs. cows in 2024
The history of sheep on my field (part 2)
Previous post With 3 new lambs, I was talking to my neighbor about his sheep and he said he was getting out of the sheep business. A commentator recommended I buy his sheep since he is close to me, and I thought that was a fantastic idea. So I approached my neighbor but he was… Continue reading The history of sheep on my field (part 2)