The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Bishybarneybee on June 17, 2026, 10:46:05 pm
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I have two tups who live together in a "Batchelor Pad" field. Although it's my smallest field it can sustain several more sheep.
I have 2 or 3 Hogget weathers I would like to put with the tups to make better use of the pasture until they are ready to go in the autumn.
I know you have to be careful putting tups together and pen them up closely to get used to each others scent so they aren't so aggressive.
Do you need to do the same introducing Wethers or will they be more submissive as they don't have the testosterone in their systems to make them so aggressive?
I have never done this before so would very much appreciate any advice on the best way to introduce them. Thank you
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Sorry it's been a while before anyone replied. The forum has been giving me database errors most of the time, I try to reply to your post every so often and finally tonight it's let me!
I've never had a problem combining wethers and tups. I usually run them alongside each other for a few days, then open the gate. Obviously, if there was any aggression at the fence line then yes, one would use the same tactics as combining tups.
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Thank you Sally, that's very helpful. I will wait until it's a bit cooler to move them.
I've been getting some database errors too. At the moment I have to switch off WiFi and use mobile data to access the site and that seems to work.