The Sheep Show podcast
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188 episodes
Can sheep save you? Meet Deb Holmquist - a shepherdess beaten but never broken
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 Resilie...
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Episode 94
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46:23
Homosexuality in rams
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 92
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17:50
How to read sheep body language?
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/...
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Season 4
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Episode 91
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19:47
Cathartic sheep reflections - what I will not be doing in 2025
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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Season 4
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Episode 93
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25:23
Tagging sheep - why, what and how!
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 o...
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Season 4
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Episode 90
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18:56
How to speak sheep! What are my sheep trying to tell me?
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/S0168159121000514
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Season 4
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Episode 89
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18:56
One health for the win with Jessi Hekmati
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 88
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53:06
Mismatched twins in sheep
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/
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Season 4
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Episode 87
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16:50
Managing heat stress in sheep
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 s...
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Season 4
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Episode 86
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20:11
Are your sheep fit to load?
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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12:19
Questioning life choices and sheeping - an existential episode!
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 kno...
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Season 4
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Episode 85
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20:47
Lessons about labels
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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18:22
Wiltshire Horn sheep breed focus
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....
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Season 4
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Episode 82
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36:18
Review of Heatwave milk warmer
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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22:35
What I learned from judging sheep at Sheepvention 2024
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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30:05
Shearing sheep with Chloe the Shearer
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:
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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49:16
Milking sheep on your homestead with Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm
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!Chec...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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54:55
Lambing Diaries 2024 vol 3
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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26:37
What I learned from judging sheep at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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23:59
Lambing Diaries 2024 vol 2
More tales and tails of lambing on the farm, including challenges and surprises with lambing maidens. Enjoy!
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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21:55
Lambing Diaries 2024 vol 1
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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34:32
Hair sheep breeds of the world
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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37:12
Dual Purpose sheep breeds of the world
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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29:34
Wool sheep breeds of the world - long and fine wool breeds
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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47:06
Sixth sense - what tricks and tips make managing sheep easy!
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 become...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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