The Sheep Show podcast
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195 episodes
The function of horns on sheep
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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Season 4
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Episode 101
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25:06
Snot in sheep!
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
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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18:02
Flighting the foxes
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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Season 4
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Episode 99
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24:53
Selling means educating! Exploring new sales strategies for lamb
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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Season 4
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Episode 98
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22:34
Sheep balancing act and getting ready for joining
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 97
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17:55
Your why - this is what will sustain you in sheep farming in 2025
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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Season 4
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Episode 96
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20:30
Winter sheep farming in Ireland - what I learned!
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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Season 4
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Episode 95
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22:45
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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Season 4
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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