Thank you so much. I finally have been able to afford some land and have always wanted to raise sheep. Getting everything ready to start next year and hopefully breed in Sept. 2025
Your attention to detail and intensity of management is an inspiration! The Dorper population is so small here in Uruguay that I'm crossing Dorper rams to Ile de France ewes (possibly adding Texel ewes) but we run almost exclusively on grass. Zero supplements except for a flushing program we tried. Just hearing that the one thing we do is the one thing you don't do (flushing). Hearing all the troubles you faced is really perplexing. We've faced none of them. Possibly (like Texas longhorn) all weak genetics have perished in the country's flocks. I am blown away but your involvement with your flock. Here, I thought I was being a good shepherd by getting guardian dogs and using rotational grazing.
Your work is amazing besides ur love for animals. You acknowledge God for your blessings is what impressed me. I am also a shepherd in the house of God. Wish I could visit your farm 🙏
Thank you for addressing line breeding. All I need to do now is pick up a couple Dorper rams from the ExpoPrado show (going on this week in Montevideo) and I'll be able to close the flock. We will be at 120 ewes (plus this year's lambs) if I add the Texel. With what you shared, 3 rams should be plenty of genetic diversity to get to our goal of shedding sheep. Thank you!
Another great video and so much good information. We don't currently have sheep but you've shown me what's possible on a small holding. Will def be rewatching your videos. And your book is now on my Christmas list, lol. Also, love the scriptures you include, some of my favorites, thumbs up. Keep up the good work and thanks!
Love your videos! What do you do for your water as you rotate them through your paddocks? Do you have troughs in each area or have a portable set up system? Thanks!
First off, happy to see the Chicken Lady. Wondering if she will be on another virtual meet in the future. Also, curious about your opinion of "clan mating" (i.e. rotating rams between your four ewe groups) to help maintain diversity, and possibly cut down on how often you need to replace your rams.
I am going to try and convince her to join me soon :). I have considered clan mating given the fact that I have so much diversity with the various lines. I will try to let you know if I have success with it.
@@theShepherdess Thank you so much. I have seen clan mating done with some success with chickens. I don't know how that translates to sheep. All the best
Hi. I love what you do and I’m super curious on a couple of things. Our family lives in The Bahamas 🇧🇸 and we are passionate about grass fed meat in our life, for our health. I am trying to start something small to be self sufficient “homesteading”. I only have 4 ducks and 2 goats at present. My father purchased a Dorper sheep from someone he knew, who at the time brought it into our country, it was amazing and over time that Ram bred with our local native sheep and 3 gens later from me helping him select the best babies to breed on, we had the best tasting, meaty sheeep ever! If I wanted to purchase a pair of your sheep to breed into my local native sheep here, or cross with a St. Croix (I like how parasite resistant they seem). Could you ship your sheep to FL for live transport on a mailboat (cargo ship?) And on another note, if we wanted to buy whole processed sheep from you to eat, can you ship frozen meat for the same shipping route to FL for a cargo ship to bring to me here in The Bahamas?
Hello, my kids just started showing Dorpers for their school livestock show team. What's the best way to put muscle on the rear of a dorper? Also, any tips on the best way to show a doper? Dorpers are new to shows, and we would love to show dorpers the best we can
There’s a special “chariot” that show sheep owners will use to build muscle in the backed. I don’t know what it’s called specifically, but maybe that’s a starting place for research!
We are new sheep farmers as of now we have 22 katahdin that will be ready to lamb around October. We want to add pure bred Dorpers to our existing flock. Hard to find them here in Kentucky. When will you have breeding stock for sale
Newbie, just starting to follow you and learn about sheep farming. Iyo, is west Texas, specifically Abilene, too dry to raise sheep? 24-27 inches of rain a year.
We are raising Nigerian dwarf goats, so I know there are different types of goats that you can raise. Is there different type of sheep that you can raise as well, if so, what is the best type?
If raising sheep for meat and wanting them to be pasture raised is treating for worms acceptable just no vaccines? I noticed you allow one treatment of worms but no vaccines right?
Dorpers are hair sheep so no wool. I raise Finnsheep and East Friesians which are wool breeds although my primary intent with them is dairy. Finnsheep have high quality wool that spinners want. I've sold Finn fleece to others to make yarn out of it but may keep this year's fleeces to process for peg looming. East Friesian wool is coarse and not sought after BUT you can use it for insulation, garden mulch, dryer balls, and felting.
@@liltexashomestead5083 I’ve been in love with shropshire sheep since I can remember and I know that Friesians are good for dairy, but did not know about the finnsheep thank you I will look into them
@user-rq5vj5gw8y If you are interested in dairy sheep, find a milky line of Finns, not all Finns are dairy animals. They do not produce as much as East Friesians (EF) do. They are a smaller breed, but they can be bred all year round so with planning you could have milk year round vs 7-9 months with EFs. We enjoy both breeds and have been creating some Finn-Friesian crosses that look to carry best of both breeds.
How much can I expect to spend for 10x Commercial Dorper sheep? I plan to purchase 10 ewes, 1 ram as a start. Then slowly buy a few registered animals. Build the flock for two years, swap to a registered ram, and purchase 2-5 registered ewes
Hi mam I am sheep breeder in India I have 5 acre land, with our local sheep’s around 80 no’s I need to learn more about sheep farming which book will prefer.
@@theShepherdess I'm from Africa and I have been following you for about 2 years now,thank you for the information but will it this kind of breeding will it affect the Quality of the flock
We want to dorper male & female hire from you please share some information about that.🙏 If you know about this please contact with us.🙏🙏 Kindly requested .
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Thank you so much. I finally have been able to afford some land and have always wanted to raise sheep. Getting everything ready to start next year and hopefully breed in Sept. 2025
Your attention to detail and intensity of management is an inspiration!
The Dorper population is so small here in Uruguay that I'm crossing Dorper rams to Ile de France ewes (possibly adding Texel ewes) but we run almost exclusively on grass. Zero supplements except for a flushing program we tried.
Just hearing that the one thing we do is the one thing you don't do (flushing).
Hearing all the troubles you faced is really perplexing. We've faced none of them. Possibly (like Texas longhorn) all weak genetics have perished in the country's flocks.
I am blown away but your involvement with your flock. Here, I thought I was being a good shepherd by getting guardian dogs and using rotational grazing.
Your work is amazing besides ur love for animals. You acknowledge God for your blessings is what impressed me. I am also a shepherd in the house of God. Wish I could visit your farm 🙏
Thank you for addressing line breeding.
All I need to do now is pick up a couple Dorper rams from the ExpoPrado show (going on this week in Montevideo) and I'll be able to close the flock.
We will be at 120 ewes (plus this year's lambs) if I add the Texel.
With what you shared, 3 rams should be plenty of genetic diversity to get to our goal of shedding sheep.
Thank you!
❤ I absolutely love sheep 🐑 ❤❤❤
I love the taste too
So good to see your profile in the comments!! You are one of the best
@@theShepherdess i want pair of dorpars
We just added some dorper crosses to our goat herd, they grow so much faster and seem much easier to raise compared to goats!
Another great video and so much good information. We don't currently have sheep but you've shown me what's possible on a small holding. Will def be rewatching your videos. And your book is now on my Christmas list, lol. Also, love the scriptures you include, some of my favorites, thumbs up. Keep up the good work and thanks!
THANK YOU!!
I am so happy to see this video, I missed seeing your flock, pasture and the chicken lady thank you so much. Keep up the good work and all the best 🙌🏾
I am so glad to hear it!!
Thanks a lot you have made me to change my mind from cows to sheep.
Will need your help to get fences,rell cheaper
Have a nice day
I never realized that North East Texas was without trees, here in East Texas we have plenty of trees and 45-70 inches of rain a year
Very good one. Thank you. Love the farm & the information that you put in the video. Keep up the good work and be bold 👍🏻
You're just great!! I've binge watched so many of your videos! Thank you😊
I'm really glad they are helping! Thank you!
We are really considering adding sheep in with our dexters!!
Good information, as always.
Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome info.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!
Hi sister ☺️ 💓 😊lovely 👌 work 👏 your, I like 👍 and love ❤️ 🎉.
What a wonderful primer. Thank you!
Love your videos! What do you do for your water as you rotate them through your paddocks? Do you have troughs in each area or have a portable set up system? Thanks!
Love.I always want to welcome your videos and support you! Thank you so much
Your wrk is very good❤❤❤❤
First off, happy to see the Chicken Lady. Wondering if she will be on another virtual meet in the future.
Also, curious about your opinion of "clan mating" (i.e. rotating rams between your four ewe groups) to help maintain diversity, and possibly cut down on how often you need to replace your rams.
I am going to try and convince her to join me soon :). I have considered clan mating given the fact that I have so much diversity with the various lines. I will try to let you know if I have success with it.
@@theShepherdess Thank you so much. I have seen clan mating done with some success with chickens. I don't know how that translates to sheep.
All the best
Hi. I love what you do and I’m super curious on a couple of things.
Our family lives in The Bahamas 🇧🇸 and we are passionate about grass fed meat in our life, for our health.
I am trying to start something small to be self sufficient “homesteading”.
I only have 4 ducks and 2 goats at present.
My father purchased a Dorper sheep from someone he knew, who at the time brought it into our country, it was amazing and over time that Ram bred with our local native sheep and 3 gens later from me helping him select the best babies to breed on, we had the best tasting, meaty sheeep ever!
If I wanted to purchase a pair of your sheep to breed into my local native sheep here, or cross with a St. Croix (I like how parasite resistant they seem).
Could you ship your sheep to FL for live transport on a mailboat (cargo ship?)
And on another note, if we wanted to buy whole processed sheep from you to eat, can you ship frozen meat for the same shipping route to FL for a cargo ship to bring to me here in The Bahamas?
Go girl go you can do it I know you can ⚡️get in to the race all producing farmers in America are depending on you
SOOO much good information! Thank you!
Thank you for the video and all the information you have put out. Would you consider breeding sheep (1 or 2 pairs) on 10 acres?
Hi, I'm just getting our farm going is there a better breed for colder weather
Su process has to be done to order these sheep
Hey I have a heard of about 50 dorpers in north Texas as well where would you recommend selling or just tips in general for better market
Great Video
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
Hello, my kids just started showing Dorpers for their school livestock show team. What's the best way to put muscle on the rear of a dorper? Also, any tips on the best way to show a doper? Dorpers are new to shows, and we would love to show dorpers the best we can
There’s a special “chariot” that show sheep owners will use to build muscle in the backed. I don’t know what it’s called specifically, but maybe that’s a starting place for research!
Very interesting. Thank-you.
Thanks so much!
We are new sheep farmers as of now we have 22 katahdin that will be ready to lamb around October. We want to add pure bred Dorpers to our existing flock. Hard to find them here in Kentucky. When will you have breeding stock for sale
Newbie, just starting to follow you and learn about sheep farming. Iyo, is west Texas, specifically Abilene, too dry to raise sheep? 24-27 inches of rain a year.
It’s an ideal climate for raising sheep! You’ll likely find a lot of farms in your area.
@theShepherdess thank you!!
Do you sell of the rams that come from the flock when they mature fully?
My area (New Braunfels, TX) gets around 34ish inches of rain per year, would this not be ideal since your area gets a bit more per year?
I first heard of doper sheep from yu
Hi. Have you tried using Copper Sulphate (or copper bolus) for parasite control?
Good success with the Bolus!
We are raising Nigerian dwarf goats, so I know there are different types of goats that you can raise. Is there different type of sheep that you can raise as well, if so, what is the best type?
I love sheep
Im from indonesia
If raising sheep for meat and wanting them to be pasture raised is treating for worms acceptable just no vaccines? I noticed you allow one treatment of worms but no vaccines right?
So it's safe to breed a bull /ram with his own daughters?
Plug to the electric fencing gadget. Thank you
Beautiful ! But how to eat so many sheeps ? You must have several recipes ?
We use it interchangeably with beef! Cheeseburgers, roast, brisket, ribs, etc.
😋 YUM 😋
My favorite is gyros
I love sheep. My question is what do you do with all the wool? They look like wool sheep but also hair sheep.
Dorpers are hair sheep so no wool. I raise Finnsheep and East Friesians which are wool breeds although my primary intent with them is dairy. Finnsheep have high quality wool that spinners want. I've sold Finn fleece to others to make yarn out of it but may keep this year's fleeces to process for peg looming. East Friesian wool is coarse and not sought after BUT you can use it for insulation, garden mulch, dryer balls, and felting.
@@liltexashomestead5083 I’ve been in love with shropshire sheep since I can remember and I know that Friesians are good for dairy, but did not know about the finnsheep thank you I will look into them
@user-rq5vj5gw8y If you are interested in dairy sheep, find a milky line of Finns, not all Finns are dairy animals. They do not produce as much as East Friesians (EF) do. They are a smaller breed, but they can be bred all year round so with planning you could have milk year round vs 7-9 months with EFs. We enjoy both breeds and have been creating some Finn-Friesian crosses that look to carry best of both breeds.
How much can I expect to spend for 10x Commercial Dorper sheep?
I plan to purchase 10 ewes, 1 ram as a start. Then slowly buy a few registered animals. Build the flock for two years, swap to a registered ram, and purchase 2-5 registered ewes
@@alyssa_the_noodle5228 probably $200 each for commercial right now. $300 for quality!
In my country, the farming of Dorper sheep is still very rare. I want to learn how to raise Dorper sheep. I am from Indonesia.
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:) Thanks for watching!
Excuse me lady how much dorper can you have on a 10.000 mts square area?
What’s a weather or whether? In reference to the ram having company
A castrated ram!
@@theShepherdess thank you
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Great 👍
Thanks :)
Hi mam I am sheep breeder in India I have 5 acre land, with our local sheep’s around 80 no’s I need to learn more about sheep farming which book will prefer.
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Nice 👍. Do you have a problem with predators ?
Not much. We’ve lost one adult ewe in the past 4 years!
I've had good luck flushing ewes by adding alfalfa to their diets.
Great tip!
I want to buy your sheep from India
A ram is half of yur flock thus inspiring
Yes!
What is the name of your Ram 🐏? Might be Dodge Ram 😊 I like to see smart and hardworking women 😊
Jacob has nothing on you when it comes to raising sheep. What a story.
❤ Is your breeding program outlined in your book?
Yes! However, there are just a few more details in this video as a result of some more detailed questions I received.
You are amazing I love you to death
Is true that a ram can breed its daughters
Yes! Thank you for the comment :).
@@theShepherdess I'm from Africa and I have been following you for about 2 years now,thank you for the information but will it this kind of breeding will it affect the Quality of the flock
We want to dorper male & female hire from you please share some information about that.🙏
If you know about this please contact with us.🙏🙏
Kindly requested .
Bisakah di tulis dengan indonesian language? Video anda akan lebih luas tersebar 🙏💪
"The system from which he came...." Hmmm... That's wisdom there. 💎✏️🗒️
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