Does lamb all taste the same? Hell no!

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!So you are in the market for sheep? When is the best time to buy sheep in Australia/Victoria and Ireland? We try to answer this challenging question across the two hemispheres for you!Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

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

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/supporters/new

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 our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

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

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! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

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 Barend recently. Support the showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

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

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 showThank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

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 our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab !https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new