Sheep Series: Preventing and Treating Barber Pole in Sheep & Goats

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  • Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
  • I had an outbreak of barber pole last summer and I learned a few things along the way. I share my top tips in this video so you can learn from my mistakes. #barberpole #sheep #shepherd #parasites #lamb

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  • @spoolsandbobbins
    @spoolsandbobbins Год назад +4

    Excellent video! We use copper sulphate solution once every 2 months successfully. The worms don’t become immune and it costs Pennie’s.

    • @RetreatLearn
      @RetreatLearn  Год назад +1

      Interesting. Do you have any issues with copper poisoning?

    • @spoolsandbobbins
      @spoolsandbobbins Год назад +2

      @@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…

    • @rogeratkinson7209
      @rogeratkinson7209 Год назад +1

      @@spoolsandbobbins Copper is really a chemical element. If it works keep using it - good luck and keep us posted.

    • @estellearvidson2
      @estellearvidson2 Год назад +2

      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

    • @rogeratkinson7209
      @rogeratkinson7209 Год назад +1

      Heidi. yes !! please share your recipe. Thank you.

  • @drewk5929
    @drewk5929 Год назад +4

    Which wormer works best for barber pole worms? Thanks for information

    • @RetreatLearn
      @RetreatLearn  Год назад +2

      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.

    • @drewk5929
      @drewk5929 Год назад +1

      @@RetreatLearn thank you much appreciated

    • @spoolsandbobbins
      @spoolsandbobbins Год назад +2

      Copper sulphate hands down.

    • @drewk5929
      @drewk5929 Год назад

      @@spoolsandbobbins how much do you drench? Thanks

  • @robbielynnhowlethehomestea8761
    @robbielynnhowlethehomestea8761 Год назад +1

    What minerals do you give the sheep?

    • @RetreatLearn
      @RetreatLearn  Год назад +1

      I like the Premier1 mineral mix that I add to 50 pounds of plain salt.

  • @opencarrysherry
    @opencarrysherry Год назад

    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.

    • @RetreatLearn
      @RetreatLearn  Год назад

      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.

    • @opencarrysherry
      @opencarrysherry Год назад

      @@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.

    • @opencarrysherry
      @opencarrysherry Год назад

      @@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)

    • @RetreatLearn
      @RetreatLearn  Год назад

      @@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.