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When it comes to breeding sheep, most problems that show up at lambing actually started months earlier, long before the breeding season. In this episode, I’m running through the basics of breeding sheep and answering the most common questions I receive. We’ll focus on getting your flock in the best condition possible to go into breeding, setting your farm up for a productive and low-stress lambing season. If you’re looking for a low-input, pasture-based approach to breeding sheep, improving flock health, and avoiding common mistakes, this episode will start you off on the right foot.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to my pasture-based sheep operation
07:44 What to look for in a meat ram
15:42 Considerations for healthy breeding ewes
17:15 The importance of ideal body condition
19:40 My controversial opinion on breeding age for ewes
21:32 Optimal minerals for breeding pasture-raised sheep
29:46 What happens if you breed a ewe in poor health
34:10 Why I don’t practice flushing to increase my twinning rate
36:13 Knowing when to cull less desirable ewes
39:12 Keeping a strict breeding timeline
50:02 Audience Q&A
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Check out the Redmond Sheep Mineral I use and recommend
Learn how to set up your own portable shade structure for sheep
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