The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: laurelrus on August 31, 2014, 05:25:04 pm
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I just posted a question on the camelid section of the forum, but it also fits here so...
I was reading a link that someone put on about sheep and worm control, all the detailed information, really helpful and educational.
I'm wondering now if just keeping sheep only in the paddocks is unhelpful from a worm burden perspective, and would it make sense to put other livestock in with them, that are complementary. (Or is it complimentary??)
Not sure what that would be, or if we could do it, but I am very interested in doing the best for our animals so would be very glad to learn. I'm pretty sure that when I went on the Donkey Sanctuary day course they mentioned that keeping donkeys and sheep together was a good thing.
Thanks very much.
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I prefer grazing sheep along with my horses as they eat different types of grass so excellent for the pasture and stops the land becoming grass sick. I worm strictly as recommended by my Vets and no more. I also put out a garlic lick. I have done worm counts on the horses and always nill or very low so that's why I follow my Vets advice for worming.