HOW TO OVERCOME SHEEP FARMING'S BIGGEST ENEMY (WORMS 101)

🐑 Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head📙 Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreageWorms are one of the biggest health challenges in shepherding, but with a few tested management strategies, I have found a system that works on my farm.  In this episode, I start with the basics of internal parasites, how to spot early symptoms, and the management practices that have made the biggest difference on my farm after losing half my flock in the beginning.  You might be surprised to hear my take on chemical dewormers and parasite tolerant sheep.  While worms are the biggest enemy to sheep farmers, they don’t have to be the downfall of your operation.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction and preview of content02:27 Why rotational grazing is foundational to a flock’s health07:40 Understanding the life cycle of worms13:12 Signs of infection to look for in your sheep19:58 The difference between parasite resistance and tolerance22:17 How rotational grazing breaks the life cycle + other management practices32:06 When and how to use conventional/chemical dewormers37:05 Natural strategies for worm management40:38 The results of my experiment in deworming with lye46:37 Answering your deworming questionsRESOURCES MENTIONEDCheck out the Redmond Sheep Mineral I use and recommendCONNECT WITH MEEmail: [email protected]: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOGMerch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpersMORE FROM THIS EPISODEView full show notes and transcript on the blogWatch this episode on YouTubeSend the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode!Support the show