General sheep thread

The no rag worth is appealing alright enough summers pulling the rotten yokes at home

Are horned lambs after becoming a thing of the past? We've being buying blackfaced horned ewe lambs from the west the last few years but struggling to get them this year, practically nothing on donedeal only a handful of lads selling max of 10 and we've contacted marts too and they've said the same that the selection ain't there this year. Are all the hill men running terminal rams now or is it due to the big losses in the spring?

interesting one.
we’re breeding Cheviot rams with our horny ewes the last few years surely.
there are still big flocks around us breeding horny lambs but they seem to be selling into co-ops or producer groups instead of going to marts/selling privately.
Ballina mart would still see a fair shot of horny lambs, although as you say, maybe less than in the past

Next ones from your pack

I wouldn't put anything - it will be documented the day you sell her in the register and dispatch book.

You can put 'R' for re-tag and leave the old tag number blank.

I would always re-tag a few and never have the old tag number

What marking spray or paint do people find best for long term marking of sheep going to the hill?

Great to see

Was thinking of making up a few hurdles here from 4x2 I have here. Made some before and used wall plate straps for hooks at the end for a drop pin.

Wondering what other people's suggestions are. The eye on any 'eye screws' I see seem too small/narrow for a drop pin.

Where would I get something suitable. TIA

Tried that before. Very light and folds in on itself

I see 'Tribamec Duo' being mentioned as a good dual Fluke and Worm dose for sheep.I never heard of it before.

Has anyone on here ever used it?

I have a bunch of ewe lambs to dose in the next week or so,gave them Supaverm the last two times dosing and they are in good form but was thinking of changing to a different dual dose for this time around.

So if anyone can recommend 'Tribamec Duo' from personal experience, or another similiar product it would be much appreciated.

Sheep shepherd in kerry was promoting it on YouTube, used it here in ewe lambs a couple of weeks ago. Dried them up well and good

Ewes lambing 2nd week of February, was going to bring in a month from lambing so I'm thinking I'd want to start feeding nuts soon before they come in, anyone recommend a magnesium based nut or ration, Liffeymills, dairygold, kerry, roches?

How long would a round bale of silage last 60 lambs on 1 Kg of meal in a shed? All near 40 kgs. Thanks