The Sheep Show Podcast with Jill & Andrew Noble

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Can a single born ram produce twins? Who makes that biggest difference the ewe or the ram? In the episode we explore who is more important in the twinning game!  Support the show Thank 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!  Did you know that 95% of parasites are on pasture and only about 5% are within the sheep. This means parasite larvae numbers present in the pasture are an important factor to consider for worm management. So how do you manage worms on your farm and in your fields, we explore several approaches in this episode  for you.  Support the show...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Want to know what drench to use and when to drench, this episode will help you explore the different types of drenches and understand more about when to use drenches on your sheep.  Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppies Designer Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies. Support the show Thank you for s...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The biggest threat to sheep and lambs - parasites! The biggest issue we have with parasites comes from Barber's Pole Worm or Haemonchus Contortus.  In this episode we explore the worm, what it does, how it is different and how to win in the fight against it. We also explore some new learnings I've had this season about our foe...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What is flushing, how to do it and why do it - in this episode we explore all of these questions to help you prepare for joining 2024 no matter when your joining/mating season happens! Support the show Thank 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! A common question and something to think about is what is the difference between grass and grain fed lamb both for us as producers and also for us as consumers. Scientists who compared grass fed lamb meat with grain fed lamb meat in a feedlot found that: Lambs grazing in pasture had 14% less fat and about 8 % more protein compared to gra...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! sSo no doubt you are in wind down mode for the year and it is a good time to reflect on all things sheep! What did you do well or what went well in 2023 and what are the takeaways from the year and area to improve for 2024.  In this episode I share with you my five lessons from sheeping in 2023. Enjoy!  See you in 2024! Designer Mini Gol...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what do you buy that sheep person who has everything.... something sheep related of course!!  With sales in the air, birthdays, holiday and festive shopping to think about, here are some ideas on sheep presents that could just hit the sheep spot for you or for that sheep crazy person in your life.  I've also included some DIY she...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So a huge question I get asked is should I go stud with my sheep? The question really relates to your WHY, why are you doing this!? Go beyond making money and breeding great sheep - what are you really wanting to achieve with your sheep, what do you really want to focus on with your sheep. There are so many reasons why we do what we do a...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Prevention is always better than cure! So what can you do to reduce hoof issues, lameness and any productivity issues in your sheep? In this episode we explore the key things that you can do to avoid most sheep foot problems in the first place! Support the show Thank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab ! http...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So you love your sheep and want to grow and expand! Firstly - great decision!! But how do you do it? What steps do you take? How do you move forward in the right direction and do the most important thing first?  In this episode we explore exactly that all the steps you need to take to grow from 3 to 30 sheep or from 10 to 100 sheep or wh...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ahh the age old question - what drench do I get for me  sheep? Well... it depends! This question has more follow up questions that answers. The main question to ask yourself is what worms am I trying to actually drench/kill. Once you know that or get close to knowing that you can then target the little suckers.  In this episode we explor...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what are my go to natural approaches for sheep issues and health concerns and what have I used them all for. In this episode we explore five best natural therapies some of which you can get really cheaply or you might even have them in your kitchen cupboard!  Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppies Designer Golden Doodles offers the best q...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Lamb prices are rock bottom right now in Australia and maybe globally too. So what do we do? How do we take more control and what are the opportunities for us when times are tough in farming and primary production? In this episode we explore the hope and support that is there and how to move forward despite the challenging times.  Suppor...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The most important paddock to manage first is the paddock between the ears”  Charlie Arnott, Regenerative Farmer and Educator In this episode we explore what is regenerative agriculture, why do it and how to it including a list of things to do aligning with the 6 core principles of regen ag. Happy Farming!  Resources and further educatio...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I love my customers! They are amazing and I've got to meet new ones and visit existing ones over the last few weeks and I feel so blessed. So how can you attract amazing customers to your sheep business? In this episode we explore the strategies to help you avoid the rock bottom prices and the tyre kickers on social media and build...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Not the most positive of thoughts but it is a fact of life when farming that drought occurs. So what can you do now to help prepare both you and your sheep so you both bounce back as best you can.  Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppies Designer Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies. Support the show...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Salt is vitally important to ruminants, playing an essential role in growth, efficiency and reproduction.  With careful consideration of flock salt requirements, shepherds can take simple steps to ensure demands are met thus maximising health and productivity. The information above was only a brief overview.  The decision to supplement s...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What sort of sheep equipment is right for me? This is a question I get asked all the time. There is no one size fits all, it's all about what do you do with your sheep. In this episode we explore how to make the best decision to help you, and explore the different sort of sheep handlers and equipment that is on the market. Happy sho...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! As always lambing has its ups and downs. Here is what the 2023 lambing season has offered us so far!  Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppies Designer Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies. Support the show Thank you for supporting our pod! Sign up via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What do you need to have in your birthing kit and lamb survival kits and what is new in my kit for 2023 - check it all out in this episode! Support the show Thank 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! Not ideal of course but if we are aiming for maximum lamb survival bottle feeding lambs is a part of shepherding. So what are the pros and cons. Why would we do it, how to know you need to intervene and how do we actually do it and for how long do we do it. All you bottle feeding questions are answered in this timely episode! Thanks Roby...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The Ovine mammary gland is an intricate structure composed of secretory tissue (Parenchyma) and supporting ligaments, venous, lymphatic, adipose and nervous tissue (Stroma). There are two mammary glands divided by a suspensory ligament contained within the udder as shown in the Ovine udder anatomy diagram.  Mammary Gland Development The...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! OJD – an iceberg disease   Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) is endemic across NSW after its detection on the Northern Tablelands in May 2023. While the infection was traditionally considered a southern disease, a number of cases across the Northern Tablelands have been diagnosed over the past 12 months. OJD is said to be an iceberg disea...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Colostrum is the first milk a newborn lamb will receive from its mother.  A concentrated mix of vitamins, minerals, fats, protein, carbohydrates, antimicrobials, growth and immune factors.  It acts as a laxative, aids ewe and lamb bonding, provides energy for thermoregulation and acts as a vital source of immunoglobulins required for pas...