Great video. At least it gives an idea on what to supplement their diet with. I also like the fact that you give them garlic, it has so many benefits. 👍
I would take a look at the manufacturer's label for that information. I couldn't find any specifics online other than slaughter date withdrawals, which might be why you're asking, too. The info I'm finding seems to indicate a 21 day withdrawal period, but again only specified for meat. A vet might also be more knowledgeable about this too, sorry I don't have a good answer for you!
That's a great question - I've seen farms in Texas do that because it's so dry the grass won't grow. We're lucky to be in a region with a lot of rain so we haven't had to consider hydroponic fodder. It's a cool concept and it might even work to provide fodder in the winter in a greenhouse, but the days are so short we may need to supplement on light.
This is going to be my first spring with dairy sheep and I am excited! I’m moving away from my naughty goats! I always soaked my goat feed as it helped them consume more water. Have you tried that? Do they appreciate or not? I also live in northern Canada so having unfrozen water is a lot of work!
Great question! I haven't had any luck with getting them to eat soaked feed, but like I said, I feel like they all have their own preference. Our chickens and ducks love their feed soaked. So I think it might take a little testing to see :)
Caring for animals is such a balancing act. We have noticed that our chickens, who have gotten a mixture of corn and milo for years are suddenly picking out the milo and not eating the corn. I find it interesting that your sheep are not liking corn either.
@@waykeeperfarmandnerdery It is odd. We've been feeding the same brand for years. I don't know what has changed. I'm looking for a way to grow our own chicken feed. Have you heard of any good solutions?
Unfortunately, I don't have the exact recipe because we buy it pre-mixed. I know that Linessa Farms has more info on making your own feed mixes: www.youtube.com/@LinessaFarms
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Great video. At least it gives an idea on what to supplement their diet with. I also like the fact that you give them garlic, it has so many benefits. 👍
Yes, the garlic is really good for them too :)
Thank you for making these videos, they are so helpful! I'm new to sheep and this is EXACTLY the information I've been looking for.
So happy to hear it - that's why I make them! Sometimes this info is so hard to time!
I love your channel so much.. V informative fun and beautiful
Yay thanks so much!
Hi, thanks for your video.. When can sheep milk be consumed from a ewe that got cdt 5 weeks before lambing.
I would take a look at the manufacturer's label for that information. I couldn't find any specifics online other than slaughter date withdrawals, which might be why you're asking, too.
The info I'm finding seems to indicate a 21 day withdrawal period, but again only specified for meat. A vet might also be more knowledgeable about this too, sorry I don't have a good answer for you!
Have you considered hydroponic fodder? Is it viable?
That's a great question - I've seen farms in Texas do that because it's so dry the grass won't grow. We're lucky to be in a region with a lot of rain so we haven't had to consider hydroponic fodder. It's a cool concept and it might even work to provide fodder in the winter in a greenhouse, but the days are so short we may need to supplement on light.
This is going to be my first spring with dairy sheep and I am excited! I’m moving away from my naughty goats! I always soaked my goat feed as it helped them consume more water. Have you tried that? Do they appreciate or not? I also live in northern Canada so having unfrozen water is a lot of work!
Great question! I haven't had any luck with getting them to eat soaked feed, but like I said, I feel like they all have their own preference.
Our chickens and ducks love their feed soaked. So I think it might take a little testing to see :)
My sheep hate wet food.
I've heard before it can be very difficult to get the right mix.
Yes, it really can! Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
Caring for animals is such a balancing act. We have noticed that our chickens, who have gotten a mixture of corn and milo for years are suddenly picking out the milo and not eating the corn. I find it interesting that your sheep are not liking corn either.
That's so interesting, thanks for sharing that! I wonder what's causing these changes.
@@waykeeperfarmandnerdery It is odd. We've been feeding the same brand for years. I don't know what has changed. I'm looking for a way to grow our own chicken feed. Have you heard of any good solutions?
What ratio is each of the grains in the feed?
Unfortunately, I don't have the exact recipe because we buy it pre-mixed. I know that Linessa Farms has more info on making your own feed mixes:
www.youtube.com/@LinessaFarms
Grains? Why?
If you do more research about dairy sheep, you'll see that they have been bred much like dairy cows to require a certain amount of grains.