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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Online Sheep Show

« on: June 21, 2015, 07:53:38 am »

This is our first year w/ lambs, but I'd love for my son to participate...

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Treadmills

« on: June 18, 2015, 11:56:06 am »

When using the regular treadmills, is there a concern for urine and feces?!?

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Enviro-Sep - Where?!?

« on: June 17, 2015, 07:49:45 am »

Thank you...I'll be sure to check both those out 

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Fungus prevention

« on: June 17, 2015, 07:49:04 am »

When washing on your return home what is people's choice of shampoo(s)?!?

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Enviro-Sep - Where?!?

« on: June 16, 2015, 12:05:54 pm »

Where can you buy Enviro-Sep from other than Boyd-Enterprises (there shipping to me is CRAZY)?!?

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Arbico's Fly Eliminator Sample

« on: June 15, 2015, 01:33:26 am »

A bunch of the wasp hatched today, so we went ahead and scattered them out.  However, we have been working on our 4-H Record Book that is due tomorrow ALL DAY (yes, we are the worst procrastinators) and did a little mechanical fly control to release some stress...LoL! 

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Arbico's Fly Eliminator Sample

« on: June 13, 2015, 03:30:46 pm »

I just received my sample of Arbico's Fly Eliminators; however, we typically spray our stalls down w/ Permethrin-10 and I didn't know if it would affect them?!?  Also we try to keep the stall pretty cleaned out bc of the fly issues, but do we need to leave a little for them to bury into?!?

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Honor Showlamb Grower HELP!

« on: June 13, 2015, 11:28:04 am »

Not until April...We've only had them 2 weeks...

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Honor Showlamb Grower HELP!

« on: June 13, 2015, 11:01:45 am »

We are in the process of switching over our feed from the breeder and I'm confused that I may of chosen the wrong type to start w/?!?  Our lambs (black faced) are March babies and we are switching over to the 15% pellet grower.  I was told to start w/ that and if they get to much cover closer to show (4/12/16) then to switch them to the 18%.  Is that correct?!?  I was reading over some of the information on the feed, which made me begin to wonder if what I am doing is correct?!? 

Also what is the difference b/w the pellet and textured feeds from the animals point?!?  We had plans to wet feed as well, is this something that can be done w/ either?!?

I appreciate any help and info you can provide as I have totally confused myself...LoL!!!

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Privermectin Drench vs. Ivomec Drench

« on: June 12, 2015, 02:20:28 pm »

I'm not opposed to generic if it's just as effective...Cha CHiNg $$$

Thank you!

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Privermectin Drench vs. Ivomec Drench

« on: June 12, 2015, 01:59:53 pm »

Is there a difference b/w these two wormers?!?  According to the chart on PBS Animal Health, they appear to be the same and deliver the same mg(s) of ivermectin per kg of body weight; however, there is a HUGE price difference?!?

http://www.pbsanimalhealth.com/dewormerchart1.html

Was considering the Privermectin Drench and Valbazen for our lamb project...

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Welcome to The Lamb Pen!

« on: June 12, 2015, 12:35:58 pm »

Love having a place to turn to w/ knowledgeable and helpful people...