Operation Foster Lamb - how to get ewes to raise more lambs so you don't have to!
About this episode
This episode explores how to encourage ewes to raise more lambs effectively.
Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Bottle fed lambs are cute but often not productive and a huge time suck so how can you get your ewes to do more of the heavy lifting. In this episode we explore the ways to foster and the tools that can be used to foster lambs into ewes. We chat about maiden ewes/hoggets in particular and why they are the often the secret sauce in your fostering tool kit - Enjoy! Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the b...
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Hosts: Jill Noble, Andrew Noble
Topics covered
- fostering lambs
- ewes
- lamb raising
- sheep farming
- maiden ewes
- productivity
Keywords
- foster lambs
- ewes
- lambs
- sheep farming
- maiden ewes
- productivity
- bottle fed lambs
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Organizations: Designer Golden Doodles
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