Jub101:

Napier grass

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I know this. What avout the legumes.

FarmTech:

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I know this. What avout the legumes.

I mainly use lablab for my legumes. I Have tried other legumes but due to its vigorous growth and it’s drought resistance I prefer it

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That’s lablab

Maize is also a good source of fodder for animals. You can use for cut and carry system and also as silage. I tried maize stover silage last year will post a picture of it

I got a good result from the silage. It has helped me through the drought period of January up till now. I added molasses to the silage to improve its taste and make it more palatable.

This year I will be doing whole maize silage mixed with lablab. Am also planting more Napier grasses as I am trying to do more of intensive ram fattening operation by God grace.

When it comes to sheep farming your feeding operation takes up to 70% of the whole venture followed by house management, deworming regime and use of salt lick. Also early detection of diesease before outbreak will definitively help you prosper in this venture.

You have to love the journey to be successful. Even when mistakes are made you never feel discouraged as it’s all part of the learning curve. Ask me any questions and your contributions are also welcome.

New kid today. First time mother

Jub101:


I mainly use lablab for my legumes. I Have tried other legumes but due to its vigorous growth and it’s drought resistance I prefer it

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Thanks. I have seen lablab. The pod normally cause itching right?
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Congrat for the sheep.

Jub101:
When it comes to sheep farming your feeding operation takes up to 70% of the whole venture followed by house management, deworming regime and use of salt lick. Also early detection of diesease before outbreak will definitively help you prosper in this venture.

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Do you vaccinate them? Also, how do you make your salt lick.

FarmTech:

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Do you vaccinate them? Also, how do you make your salt lick.

I buy my salt lick. To learn how to make yours just go on YouTube tons of videos are on it concerning that. A 5kg block of salt lick (imported) cost 7500 in my area

I do deworm them monthly . I haven’t vaccinated before.

Jub101:

I buy my salt lick. To learn how to make yours just go on YouTube tons of videos are on it concerning that. A 5kg block of salt lick (imported) cost 7500 in my area

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Thanks.

Jub101:
I do deworm them monthly . I haven’t vaccinated before.

How do you deworm them ?

I have two questions
Number 1:At what month is a male sheep and female sheep ready for crossing?
Number 2:Does inbreeding has any effect on sheep?

Good one Op.

A good place to pitch my tent after a long while.

Johnboom:
How do you deworm them ?

There are different types of dewormers in the market. Albendazole, levamisole, ivermectin are the ones I use. I do rotate them to avoid resistance. Levamisole and ivermectin are injectable. Albendazole is in tablet or liquid form.

Usmanovic95:
I have two questions
Number 1:At what month is a male sheep and female sheep ready for crossing?
Number 2:Does inbreeding has any effect on sheep?

1.A male sheep under good management will start breeding by 5month.
Females will breed by 7month max under good management.
2. Inbreeding absolutely affects your breed. Always change the ram you use to breed and get good viable rams. Your success in the business depends on it

Is there an effective organic method of deworming sheep?

What kind of housing do you provide for them ?… *rainy season & dry season

Jub101:

1.A male sheep under good management will start breeding by 5month.
Females will breed by 7month max under good management.
2. Inbreeding absolutely affects your breed. Always change the ram you use to breed and get good viable rams. Your success in the business depends on it

How about easy marketing

Is it easy to sell

Who are your targeted market

Theophinio:


How about easy marketing

Is it easy to sell

Who are your targeted market

Very easy to sell. It depends on your marketing strategy and how big and healthy your animals are

Jub101:

Very easy to sell. It depends on your marketing strategy and how big and healthy your animals are

Wow

Thanks boss for your insightful comment

Now I understand

What kind of housing do you provide for them to save them from the challenges of raining season. Answers with pictures will be highly appreciated.

Billioon:
What kind of housing do you provide for them to save them from the challenges of raining season. Answers with pictures will be highly appreciated.

Sheep and ram housing is something that shouldn’t be really over the top. It has to meet some standard criterias. Ventilation must not be joked with, you need slab on the floor to prevent them getting cold and sleeping on their urine and a roofing sheet to prevent rain is also important. As your pocket is, you can build to your own satisfaction but these are the requirements you must adhere too.

Jub101:

Sheep and ram housing is something that shouldn’t be really over the top. It has to meet some standard criterias. Ventilation must not be joked with, you need slab on the floor to prevent them getting cold and sleeping on their urine and a roofing sheet to prevent rain is also important. As your pocket is, you can build to your own satisfaction but these are the requirements you must adhere too.

What do you mean by slab? Concrete?

Jub101:
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Did you plant it or did it grow by itself?

IamAsiri:


What do you mean by slab? Concrete?

I meant elevated planks of wood that will allow passage of urine and feaces to the floor so as to prevent their contact with it

IamAsiri:


Did you plant it or did it grow by itself?

I planted them. Bought the stems cutting and planted .

Jub101:


I meant elevated planks of wood that will allow passage of urine and feaces to the floor so as to prevent their contact with it

Okay, thanks.