Author Topic: New starter after twenty years away (Read 2065 times)

Carlk · « **on:** November 09, 2016, 06:38:40 pm »

Hi, I have just got five Jacob ewes and one Zwartbles ram, they have been together for seven days, hoping for lambs in spring ... My question is ... Is there a calendar of actions for keeping sheep healthy. I know what I used to do but ....?

Dans · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2016, 11:47:04 pm »

I think there is a guide in Tim Tyne's book but baby is sleeping and the bookshelf is far away. Sorry that's probably not much help.

Good luck though from a fellow newbie (first year of keeping sheep)

Dans

pharnorth · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2016, 07:53:45 am »

Yes there is, Tim Tynes Sheep for Smallholders. My baby is 23 no idea if he is sleeping! Tim's book will get you current with everything along with a chat with your Vet or nearest Shepherds on any additional local dosing routines (fluke, blue tongue, mineral bolus etc).

Womble · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2016, 11:26:58 am »

Have a look at www.flockcalendar.com. You have to register, but then if you put in a tupping or a lambing date for your flock, it will give you indicative dates for the major tasks. You can then edit / add / move them around as you wish, and can print off a task list for the year.

HTH!