arctictree wrote: » Just got a payment for the sheep tag subsidy. 68 feckin euro.
Green farmer wrote: » Can freshly sheared cull ewes be brought to the factory ? Or is there something about having to leave them a few weeks ?
_blaaz wrote: » I cant see why not??? Id imagine it would be more preferable....unless they are marked/cut??
wrangler wrote: » Some time factories act the pup if lambs are freshly shorn and penalise but never heard of ewes being penalised for it
RobinBanks wrote: » Hello All. Have lambs in reseeded field and grass is a big long. Few of them lame presumably scald. What would be the least langue intensive option for me. I heard that mixing blue stone in water and bathing them helps. Any ideas?
wrangler wrote: » Yea, that or zinc sulphate, we stand them in a footbath of Zinc sulphate regularly for 5mins as preventative but it cures as well. Bluestone (copper sulphate) works too but it rots Galvanise anywhere it splashes, it would destroy a handling unit You could also just use the blue foot spray on the lame ones, you'd get it at any agrimerchant, if you want one with an antibiotic in it you'd have to go to a vet What ever you put on their feet you need to leave them stand in a clean concrete yard to dry in for 30mins after to work effectively otherwise the grass will just take it off in the first few steps
Green farmer wrote: » Anyone have sheep 6ft penning gates by O’Donnell engineering ? Wondering if their any good ?
orm0nd wrote: » their kit would be well constructed, however their designs leave a lot to desired in some places
Green farmer wrote: » You got any of their hurdles ormond ? It’s only hurdles I need to buy some over the next few days and Stanley are out of stock atm, so I was just thinking about O’Donnell’s. The lugs look good and solid on them( in the pics) anyway. Not to many places around left making their own and a lot of lads are just buying in the ones from China, so looking for something solid that won’t fall apart.
Siamsa Sessions wrote: » I spilt some sheep dip in the boot of my car last week and the smell is still there. Have washed with diluted bleach but didn’t make much difference. Is there any quick tip to neutralise the smell? Or is it the case that it’ll just have to fade over time?
Siamsa Sessions wrote: » Thanks folks. The carpet/mat in the boot is fixed under the backseat so I can't take it out. I'll try all of the suggestions. Just hope herself doesn't miss the coffee, baking soda, and lemon from the kitchen!
Hard Knocks wrote: » Happy with Gibney 8ft hurdles here
Green farmer wrote: » Not to many places around left making their own and a lot of lads are just buying in the ones from China, so looking for something solid that won’t fall apart.
orm0nd wrote: » Was thinking of this post earlier when I was in a merchant's yard. Spotted some hurdles in the corner and went over for a look. Lightest yokes I have ever seen and how they stood the galvanising is a miracle.
Green farmer wrote: » That’s the trouble these days. Very hard to buy hurdles without seeing them in the flesh. You really cannt tell without lifting them and seeing the weight. I popped in to o’donnells and their hurdles were good and solid. They were out of the exact size I was looking for, but will be in stock soon again. To be honest o’donnells felt like a far superior gate to my cormac ones. I’d say a way heavier steel. Felt way stronger and noticeably heavier to lift.
Young95 wrote: » Hi folks just wondering here but what are yous mineral wise giving your ewes pre tupping ? Use to give drenches here but last year moved to boluses but found it made no difference just more expensive! So I’d ask and see what products you folks are using for ewes. Thanks to any responses
Green farmer wrote: » Wouldn’t be a certain grain merchants yard ? If it’s the same yard, I saw some thrown in the left hand corner a few months ago. I went back to o’donnells and bought some gates yesterday. Was using them today. A really solid product. Hope to get years out of them.
DJ98 wrote: » Anyone planning on changing there breeding rams this year, as in changing breed, thinking of replacing the Suffolk rams here with something like a Hampshire down, any pros or cons?
charolais0153 wrote: » Bought a vendeen ram. We will see how it goes sure
