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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Melatonin

« Last post by EmsoffLambs on September 28, 2017, 07:37:04 pm »

Hi Sue. I have only used it once so I don't know that I am an expert, but it did really help with the one lamb. Just over the counter, we have like 6 mg. It was recommended to us to try at home first as some lambs react differently than others. Give about an hour before the show. The pills are small. I just put in a handful of grain. I was told it would not test as it is a natural hormone.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Show shakes

« Last post by Honey Tree on September 28, 2017, 05:23:14 pm »

We put a lamb on OG's Egg Drench one week before the fair.  He loved it and slurped it up from his feed after only using it as a drench once.  This lamb just wasn't putting on weight or finish.  He gained over a 10 pounds in one week and looked great!  The recipe is available on this site.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Show shakes

« Last post by ColdCreek on September 28, 2017, 04:50:36 pm »

Each lamb is different but often they will balk for a few feedings.  Two weeks is definitely not ideal nor does it give you much time to introduce it gradually.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Viking genetics Fuzz Ball Ram

« Last post by Bosephus on September 27, 2017, 07:51:55 am »

Did you use fresh or frozen semen

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Show shakes

« Last post by MeMa1 on September 26, 2017, 11:29:36 am »

Our show is coming up in two weeks.  Would I have time to switch them over?  And how do you go about that process? I don't won't them to come off feed.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Sheep stand

« Last post by trademark on September 26, 2017, 07:48:07 am »

I'm actually interested in this product.
I would like to hear more feedback on the Sharp Chuter from those who've seen it in action. Does it really help?

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Sad Ending to an Emerald Star Project

« Last post by trademark on September 25, 2017, 07:28:35 pm »

I love reading stories like this.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: I am kicking around the ideal of A.I.

« Last post by trademark on September 25, 2017, 07:16:03 pm »

Update:
We AI'd 27 ewes this summer.
We had a 77.8% conception rate. Thus far anyways. We'll take that all day long.
We bred to:
Fuzz Balll
Steel Banana
Going Rogue
Knock Out

Our two clean-up bucks are out of Captain America and the other is a keeper buck out of Barely Legal.
We are very excited to see the lambs we get this year as we continue to reshape our flock.
How's everyone else doing with AI.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Viking genetics Fuzz Ball Ram

« Last post by trademark on September 25, 2017, 06:58:11 pm »

I'll be following this thread.
We bred 5 ewes to Fuzball and 7 to Steel Banana mid August.
All five took with FB.
2 re-bred with SB.
I'll take 83% all day long.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Sheep stand

« Last post by trademark on September 25, 2017, 06:51:59 pm »

How much are they?]