New to farming

Young farmer 135

Hi all,
I am about to begin sheep farming on my own. I have previous experience working with animals.

My plan is to buy 10 hoggets- probably mules. What should I look out for and should I dose/ vaccinate when purchased.
Land is boggy but grows good grass and is well fenced.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Buford T. Justice XIX

Welcome to Boards:)

We have a dedicated sheep forum here which would be a better place to get an answer to your question so I'll move it there for you now.

You can find the sheep forum on the main page above the start of the posts and I'll leave a note on the main page to click to follow this thread to the sheep forum.

Hard Knocks

Young farmer 135 wrote: »

Hi all,
I am about to begin sheep farming on my own. I have previous experience working with animals.

My plan is to buy 10 hoggets- probably mules. What should I look out for and should I dose/ vaccinate when purchased.
Land is boggy but grows good grass and is well fenced.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Mules are great ewes,
I’d leave dosing for 4/5 weeks and only does if they need it.
Put some clik or electofly on them and again after shearing to keep the blowfly away

Best of luck

Young farmer 135

Hard Knocks wrote: »

Mules are great ewes,
I’d leave dosing for 4/5 weeks and only does if they need it.
Put some clik or electofly on them and again after shearing to keep the blowfly away

Best of luck

Thanks for your advice.
How would I know if they need dosing and what would you recommend using

Hard Knocks

Young farmer 135 wrote: »

Thanks for your advice.
How would I know if they need dosing and what would you recommend using

If you see them coughing or ill thrive
A white drench could be handiest

Young farmer 135

Hard Knocks wrote: »

If you see them coughing or ill thrive
A white drench could be handiest

Thanks will keep an eye out