DEVASTATING - 20 Dead Sheep!

[@Rhodietoo]

The organic farmers put the sheep indoors if wormers are used, and held for the withdrawal period to prevent killing of native beetles and invertebrates. Look into what natural worming herbs and plants such as chicory, you can grow in a mixed herb pasture to reduce worm lodes safely, and without residual environmental effects.

[@Salomaeful]

Cheers for sharing - I hadn't realised barber pole worm liked it hot and dry and your footage of bottle jaw and the eyelids will hopefully help others. It's got me wondering now just how many livestock have perished throughout the world due to covid....

[@ourfarmlifeaus]

Hang in there mate, each day is a day closer to rain. Thanks for the catchup

[@kateputtock8042]

Think we're all praying for rain, I love that you guys are trying to do the right thing. Sometimes the universe has a weird sense of humour.

[@NoniewithanO]

Sorry to hear you have had a rough patch. Rolling O Farm (US) has a great channel. He musters fortnightly and only worms sheep who are showing signs of anaemia (there is a chart your vet can provide), thereby reducing the routine use of wormers on the whole herd. Sheep who are repeat offenders of high worm load are eventually culled which strengthens the flock's resilience to worms. I don't know if he has your herd numbers but it would surely be more cost effective than lots of dead sheep.

[@bernardkehoe7610]

Great video, I thought these things only happen to me, thanks for sharing I can totally relate when it rains it pours.

[@coraljones7014]

Gutted for you both that things just keep going against you but admire you for keep on going!💪 We're all praying for rain!

[@thegreat7861]

You’re blaming yourself for something that isn’t your fault. You’ve just learned a valuable lesson. That’s what farming is all about. Next time you’ll play it differently. Chin up and move on sir. You’re both doing an amazing job. Praying for some rain for all of us 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@georgeblackaby7535]

What wormer did you use please ?

[@paulthompson8467]

Great update but if you graze sheep only on your pasture you definitely need to worm them and your vet can advise which products to use 👍

[@kvonahlefeldt]

So sorry about your run of bad luck. My goodness a drought and not long ago you were complaining about the rain. Is this doughy country wide?

[@tiakitahunafarmadventurepa5694]

We get same problems here in nz Keep up the good work

[@ReelJen]

Sending you guys a big digital hug x

[@Tiffycha1982]

Guys!! I am so so sorry to hear about all you are going through!! I will be praying for you all!! I really feel you guys should reach out to Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher, he has worked some magic with his sheep over the years! Sending Love hugs and prayers ❤️

[@jackkrag]

when life gives you lemons ...buy gin

[@piperboyjamie]

If you still have lots of dung beatles, perhaps dosing as per normal doesn't have the impact you feared.

[@dustinfisher29]

Have you tried to feed diatomaceous earth every once in a while?

[@sarahfreudenthal5055]

I have a little horse farm in Connecticut. We are also in desperate need of rain. Local hay is shit and dusty. I'm steaming it. We always depend on hay so we are used to it. I worm them 4x a year regardless. We in the US are feeling the drought too. We have no control over that. I hope things get better for you guys soon.

[@kevinstrachan4442]

Infestation of fluke worm, adult fluke eat the liver!

[@stacythomas2017]

Might be worth getting a microscope and doing your own Fec. Our vets do the training so maybe yours will 🤔 Gutted for you tho

[@Dressandimpress]

Could you do some sort of Patreon content? Something we could contribute to? Wishing for rain for you guys

[@johnpick6829]

Forget worm samples drench lambs every six weeks the old ways are the best and bottle jaw is fluke

[@turbowarp]

Learn to test your poo yourself. Used microscopes are around pretty cheap and if you're not sure of what you see, post the pic on Reddit or a FB group or send to your vet.

[@maria1991fariabonito]

Dewormers*

[@cantwellron11]

That would be exerlant for sheep tukka where we are edge Simpson desert saltbush our average rain 7"/10" yr feral goats sheep and Kangaroos that's it SOUTH AUSTRALIA CHEERS