The Sheep Show Podcast with Jill & Andrew Noble

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Scabby mouth or Orf in humans is a huge issue especially with lambs so what is it, where does it come from and what can we actually do about it?  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 s...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Bloat in bottle fed lambs is one of the most horrible things I have had to deal with in my shepherding experience. You have a really close relationship with animals that you bottle raise and losing them suddenly is heart breaking for us but imagine the pain the poor lamb must be in with bloat.  So in this episode I am so grateful to Sez...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Another action packed lambing diaries episode with all the challenges of lambing laid bare!  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.com/9549...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Another lambing diaries installment - a week is a long time in lambing!! 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! Welcome to season 3! Here is the first installment of the lambing diaries for 2021! Happy lambing! 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.co...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what is rumen acidosis? What causes it? What are the signs and what can you you do about it.  Enjoy this last episode of season 2!  What is acidosis? Grain overload (acidosis, grain poisoning) occurs when cattle, sheep or goats eat large amounts of grain. The grain releases carbohydrate into the animal's rumen and this rapidly fe...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what paddock do I lamb in? What do I need to consider when I'm lambing in a paddock? In this episode we explore the options and factors we need to consider. 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...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! How wonderful the concept of 4H is! Join me as we meet a group of 4H kids and their leaders from Ontario Canada. Their questions just blew me away - I loved meeting them all!  Learn more about 4H here: https://4-h.org/ Happy Listening! Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppies Designer Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So much is said about sheep and minerals but what really matters most? In this episode Stefanie Hildmann from https://stefaniehildmann.com/ helps us to get a handle on the most important things and what we can do to help our sheep be as naturally healthy as possible.  In this episode we explore: The difference between vitamins and minera...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Enjoy this chat with Gary and I as we explore who our mentors are, what to expect from a mentor, how to find them and how to get the best from a relationship with your mentor.  Some of the mentors mentioned include: Gabe Brown Greg Judy Joel Salatin  Pay Colby William Albecht  Gerhard Grasser Jason O'Loghlin Gavin Wall  Check them o...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Lambing is the most important time of the shepherd's year. The sheep's, too. So, it's important to be prepared. Preparations include managing and feeding the sheep properly, getting the lambing facilities ready, and gathering necessary supplies.     Preparing the Ewes  Feeding and management during late gestation can deter...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Join Simon Makeham from North South Border Leicester Stud, a veteran sheep showing expert in this celebratory 50th episode of The Sheep Show Podcast! Simon shares some of the secrets to showing sheep, how to prepare your sheep and some ring craft tips for us to consider.     In this episode we explore: What is the reason for the North So...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! If you plan on showing your sheep then teaching your sheep to lead will be very helpful. Start off by purchasing a good quality Halter and lead rope, we use the following Halter which can be purchased online from The Farm Store. This halter is great as it can be adjusted both behind the poll and over the nose.  | www.thefarmstore.com.au...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! For those new to showing or those who are thinking of showing in the new future I've put together my top dos and don'ts many of which I have learned the hard way! Let's start with the positives! Do ·     come ready to learn, meet new friends  collaborate and ask questions. Being part of a show is very collegiate. We all he...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what are the different cuts of lamb?  ·       There are nine basic or primal cuts from different parts of the lamb. ·       Each of these Primal cuts can be cut up different ways. ·       For example, the loin primal cut can be made into  o   Individual cutlets or o   French rack or o   Barbeque rack or o   Backstraps ·       You can...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Condition scoring sheep is an easy and accurate method of estimating the condition or 'nutritional well-being' of your sheep flock. It is particularly useful for monitoring pregnant and lactating ewes. It requires you to assess the amount of tissue and fat covering the backbone and the short ribs of each sheep. Each assessment...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Happy Birthday to The Sheep Show Podcast - we turn one this week! Thank you for being good sheep and  following loyally and staying tuned for 12 whole months!  Enjoy this episode with Amanda and Scott from Tillara Park Suffolks in NSW, @tillaraparksuffolks as they share their inspirational story of participating in 30 shows over 2020.  S...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Line breeding is a fascinating topic which can offer some amazing results but as we will learn it comes with potential consequences which are not for the faint-hearted. Enjoy this extra long episode!  In this episode with Jason we explore: What is line breeding? Why do it?  Why does it work? What does it achieve? What can do wrong when y...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Why do sheep suffer from internal parasites so much?  What different types of sheep worms exists?  What do the different worms do? How do you spot them? What are your options when managing worms in sheep?  Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppies Designer Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies. Support...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ever though about milking sheep? Join Becca from Hidden Hollow Idaho to learn about raising dairy sheep, milking sheep and making sheep cheese!! Yum! In this episode we explore: What breed of sheep is good for milking?  Why have a sheep dairy? What are the benefits and key dairy products that are in demand?  Where do you start if you wan...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Doug Deppeler from Deppeler Suffolks Derrinallum, Victoria, has been breeding sheep for 50 years. His sheep are highly regarded in the industry. He has won interbreed champions at several major shows and won a prestigious prize in 2020 with champion lamb at the Rona Show! In this episode Doug shares the secrets to his breeding success! D...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Should I join my young ewes? How can increase my lambing percentages? How do I manage my joining better to get better results. What are the pros and cons of joining maiden ewes? What percentage of rams should I use with my ewes? We explore all things joining in this episode - Happy joining!  Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppies Designer Go...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What is the weirdest thing you have ever come across in your flock? I feel like I've had my fair share in my five years breeding sheep!  In this episode we explore all things weird and wonderful in creatures woolly and meaty!  I'd love to hear your weird and wonderful experiences - email me at jill@hallstonvalleyfarm.com.au or...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! You've got your sheep farm ticking along so now what? How do you market our stock, wool, meat, dairy or even any sheep related products so that sales just happen! Take more control back and build a brand presence for yourself and all of your wonderful sheep! Meredith Paige (www.meredithpaige.me) generously shares her top tips to get...

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Meet VIB (Very Important Brother)! In this episode we meet my brother, Andrew, and explore cross breeding sheep in Ireland, the convenient way. Andrew has worked out a way to farm his 160 ewes outdoor all year around in Ireland, something very unusual in Ireland and the UK.  In this episode we explore: What is the biggest challenge with...