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Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 6:01am On Apr 09, 2023 |
MANAGEMENT Under management of your sheep’s we will talk about house management, disease management, lamb management and so on. Will add others as I remember too 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 6:09am On Apr 09, 2023 |
HOUSE MANAGEMENT To maintain a good house it has to be constructed in such a way that it will minimize stress when you are about to clean the rooms. First prioritize enough ventilation when constructing. Most people use woods when constructing the houses but I use blocks in my own due to the intensity of rainfall and flooding in my farm. Termites are friends to woods so use treated woods if you will be using them and know at that repair will be more often that way. When planning try to provide a house that will last at least a decade which means you have to go for quality at all cost. Your housing defects can destroy your investment. 3 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 6:13am On Apr 09, 2023 |
The house can be raised so the animals urine and dung falls to the ground where it will be packed daily. If you can’t make a raised house then you should think of making it a little bit sloppy so as the urine and dungs to move out. |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 6:16am On Apr 09, 2023 |
Wooden or plastic crates can be used on the floor to prevent direct contact with their urine and dungs. Note that their urine contains high level of ammonia which is toxic if inhaled. So your ventilation has to be top notch. Also put in mind that during cold weather you should be able to make the room enclosed too. To prevent cold from killing your sheeps 4 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 6:18am On Apr 09, 2023 |
If you’re able to provide good housing your animals will be comfortable and productive. Try eat and sleeping in a dirty room and see if you won’t get sick. 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 6:20am On Apr 09, 2023 |
If your housing is done correctly you will spend less on drugs and increase your profit margin. 4 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Usmanovic95(m): 9:08am On Apr 09, 2023 |
Thumbs up OP. This is an exciting thread capable of capturing alot of interest.Please try to attach more pictures to the thread ,especially on the housing and flooring of the sheep house which could serve as a model and guide.Thanks 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by mfm04622: 5:24pm On Apr 09, 2023 |
Jub101: Which brand of salt lick is that? Which state are you? |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 5:30am On Apr 10, 2023 |
Usmanovic95:I will do that soon. I will also upload some videos on each segments on youtube so as to explain further. |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 3:48am On Apr 12, 2023 |
Picture of a pallet is attached below. It comes in either wooden or plastic form. It makes the sanitation system easier for both the animals and the farmer. A good carpenter can construct the wooden ones just tell him to use good wood because of constant exposure to urine for it to last long. 2 Likes
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Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 3:54am On Apr 12, 2023 |
We have a new lamb and first time mother ![]() 1 Like
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Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Usmanovic95(m): 5:27pm On Apr 12, 2023 |
Jub101: Congrats bro, I guess she gives birth to just a kid. Could being a first time mother be a factor for a low birth? |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 7:15pm On Apr 12, 2023 |
Usmanovic95:Thanks bro, it is a factor. But if you wait for the ewe to be older like a year and half then you should maybe except twins as first born. Also the genetics of the bloodline of the ewe and ram sometimes decide birth of twins. There are some breeds that will only give birth to twins or more. 3 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 10:58pm On May 01, 2023 |
New lamb. Consistency is the game. ![]() 1 Like
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Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 11:01pm On May 01, 2023 |
Feeding time 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 11:42pm On May 18, 2023 |
As the rain is getting constant now please ensure you deworm your animals at least once every 2 months for animals under a year old they are most susceptible at this early stage of their lives 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 11:45pm On May 18, 2023 |
Deworming drugs that I have used and recommend are : Albendazole (drench) Levamisole (inj) Ivermectin(oral and inj) Try and use interchange between this group of dewormers. I use two of them together e.g Albendazole(oral) and ivermectin injection so as to make the deworming more effective and reduce resistant against these worms. 3 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 5:50am On Jun 11, 2023 |
THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR RAINING SEASON 1. Get ready for serious deworming regime. Deworm all your lambs if they are on open grazing every month. Adult sheep of a year and above can be dewormed once in two months. 2. Get your effective antibiotics ready at the onset on the rain. I use tenaline injection (oxytetrecycline LA 20%) expensive but very effective. Give them preferably once in a month with good multivitamin injection. 3. Add iodine to their drinking water to boost immunity against viral infections. 4. If you’re located in a wet area like me invest in wooden pallet so they won’t sleep on bear cold floor. 4. Invest in ectoparasite spray like diazinol, tetranor and spray them once every two weeks if they are on open grazing. 5. Maintain good hygiene 6. Feed them good food and adequately and ensure clean water is given 7. Be vigilant and pay attention to all your animals. If you have any questions please do ask. Thanks 5 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Matobicfarms: 9:18am On Jun 11, 2023 |
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Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Emtol01: 9:13pm On Jun 11, 2023 |
Great job. Please, don't you experience Fulani issues on your grazing field? And can you recommend housing dimensions for a newbie? |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Princeadebayo11(m): 2:00pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
I am in Osun State. Can I visit your farm anytime I wish to? |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by todto: 10:43am On Jun 17, 2023 |
Jub101:please from how many weeks do you start the deworming process of newly born sheep. |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 8:55am On Jun 18, 2023 |
todto:It depends on your scenerio. First I will talk about intensive system. Under this, deworming isn’t done as much due to the fact that free grazing is not allowed which is mainly the way parasite enters the sheep digestive system through grazing. With intensive system 2 month for lamb is okay and also deworm again when it’s about to be weaned. The second scenario is under free grazing or semi intensive system which is what I practice 1 month after lambing is good and every 3month after that or as the situation presents itself. NOTE: alternate between the different class of dewormer and don’t underdone them to prevent resistance 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 9:01am On Jun 18, 2023 |
Emtol01:I don’t encounter Fulani because my animals graze in my palm plantation and my farm only. I use them to control the weeds instead of chemicals Sure I can. Let me know the amount of space you have and the numbers of animals you’re intending to have. 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 9:03am On Jun 18, 2023 |
Princeadebayo11:You can and it’s better during the dry season the road to my location isn’t good. It’s a swampy area 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 9:06am On Jun 18, 2023 |
Progress not perfection ![]() 2 Likes
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Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Alamkir: 8:21am On Jun 20, 2023 |
Jub101: Congrat, how can u tell if ur sheep is in heat and if she is pregnant? Also is Cassava peels good for them? 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Whois(m): 5:20pm On Jun 20, 2023 |
Nice work op. I noticed you didn't raise their feed I guess it's not compulsory |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 11:58am On Jun 22, 2023 |
Alamkir:I can’t tell if my sheep is on heat that’s the work of a ram. Those into artificial insemination will know better. What I do in my own case is know the exact date which she gives date through proper record keeping and introduce a ram a month and half after that. 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 12:03pm On Jun 22, 2023 |
She lost one of the kids. She wasn’t nursing and caring for him at all. She didn’t accept him. From my record she is a good mother who produces big offspring. This is her first time of giving birth to twins so I guess she taught it wasn’t hers. ![]() 2 Likes
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Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Jub101(m): 12:05pm On Jun 22, 2023 |
Alamkir: Cassava peel is good for them. Try and get it dried very well. Some cassavas contain cyanide which is harmful in high quantity to them. Aside that it’s a good source of energy. 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Sheep Farmer by Alamkir: 1:18pm On Jun 22, 2023 |
Jub101: Very funny sheep..... Sorry...... This is d First time am hearing this. If na me she must care oo by force or by fire. Or atleast collect milk from her an feed dat one |
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