Barber pole has developed a resistence to Ivermectin so I would stear clear of that one. Prohibit is very effective but can be difficult to use in small flocks because of mixing requirements. My choice is Cydectin as it is effective and easier to use in small flocks.
@@RetreatLearn none, but I’m not sure why. I’m assuming copper sulphate is different from just copper. I’ve read a couple university papers on this but find them hard to follow. But I trust their tests as well as friends who’ve been using this method for years. It’s still a chemical but we’re just starting out and learning lots. Parasites can be challenging…
I started raising St. Croix sheep in Tennessee in 2009, and I have never wormed my sheep even once, or given them chemicals or vaccines. And I don't trim their hooves. I bought a registered Royal White ram and it died 6 months after I got it here. I don't have a chute so I don't do FAMACHA tests. I don't do anything. If they get sick, they die and don't pass on their genetics. When you "help sheep" you let the ones with inferior genetics survive. I don't help them at all, except for a good woven wire fence and 3 great Pyrenees dogs. I have 60 ewes on 40 acres, so there is enough pasture here so that I don't have to rotate, but I may start rotational grazing as I move up to 100 ewes. Thanks for the information. My understanding is that you have to worm Katahdin sheep at least every 6 months. That is the information I needed. It looks like you have Katahdin. My neighbor bought 20 of my St. Croix to lower the worm load on his Katahdin sheep, as the St. Croix act like "another species" and vacuum up the worm cysts. You might try running both breeds. Thanks for your video. John Hurt
This time of year it would be pretty easy as they are shedding. Visit any farm that has hair sheep and it will be on every fence post and barn wall! If you are local to me I"m happy to give you some. It is different than wool so it would be interesting to see if you are allergic or not.
@@RetreatLearn I really would like to spin the wool ….their is someone very near me that has a few…but I feel odd to. Knock on their door “ hello, can I sniff your sheep” lol..I am in WV.
@@RetreatLearn o I had read that commercial wool is treated with so many chemicals which may be why I am allergic??? ( I am a tailor and working with wool clothes afterwards I am sneezing and nose running for weeks after)
Which wormer works best for barber pole worms? Thanks for information
Barber pole has developed a resistence to Ivermectin so I would stear clear of that one. Prohibit is very effective but can be difficult to use in small flocks because of mixing requirements. My choice is Cydectin as it is effective and easier to use in small flocks.
@@RetreatLearn thank you much appreciated
Copper sulphate hands down.
@@spoolsandbobbins how much do you drench? Thanks
Excellent video! We use copper sulphate solution once every 2 months successfully. The worms don’t become immune and it costs Pennie’s.
Interesting. Do you have any issues with copper poisoning?
@@RetreatLearn none, but I’m not sure why. I’m assuming copper sulphate is different from just copper. I’ve read a couple university papers on this but find them hard to follow. But I trust their tests as well as friends who’ve been using this method for years. It’s still a chemical but we’re just starting out and learning lots. Parasites can be challenging…
@@spoolsandbobbins Copper is really a chemical element. If it works keep using it - good luck and keep us posted.
This sounds interesting. Do you buy this solution or make your own recipe. If so would you share this recipe and the dose you give please
Heidi. yes !! please share your recipe. Thank you.
What minerals do you give the sheep?
I like the Premier1 mineral mix that I add to 50 pounds of plain salt.
I started raising St. Croix sheep in Tennessee in 2009, and I have never wormed my sheep even once, or given them chemicals or vaccines. And I don't trim their hooves. I bought a registered Royal White ram and it died 6 months after I got it here. I don't have a chute so I don't do FAMACHA tests. I don't do anything. If they get sick, they die and don't pass on their genetics. When you "help sheep" you let the ones with inferior genetics survive. I don't help them at all, except for a good woven wire fence and 3 great Pyrenees dogs. I have 60 ewes on 40 acres, so there is enough pasture here so that I don't have to rotate, but I may start rotational grazing as I move up to 100 ewes. Thanks for the information. My understanding is that you have to worm Katahdin sheep at least every 6 months. That is the information I needed. It looks like you have Katahdin.
My neighbor bought 20 of my St. Croix to lower the worm load on his Katahdin sheep, as the St. Croix act like "another species" and vacuum up the worm cysts. You might try running both breeds.
Thanks for your video.
John Hurt
How might I go about getting a lil sample of wool to see if I am allergic 😁 (as I am allergic to wool clothing) and want sheep.
This time of year it would be pretty easy as they are shedding. Visit any farm that has hair sheep and it will be on every fence post and barn wall! If you are local to me I"m happy to give you some. It is different than wool so it would be interesting to see if you are allergic or not.
@@RetreatLearn I really would like to spin the wool ….their is someone very near me that has a few…but I feel odd to. Knock on their door “ hello, can I sniff your sheep” lol..I am in WV.
@@RetreatLearn o I had read that commercial wool is treated with so many chemicals which may be why I am allergic??? ( I am a tailor and working with wool clothes afterwards I am sneezing and nose running for weeks after)
@@opencarrysherry See if you can find someone with wool sheep. There are typically wool festivals for each area -- that may be a good place to start.