Tips and Tricks For Raising Sheep and Goats | Over 60 Tips!

[@aprilblack8916]

Thanks for the tips! I'm glad you mentioned raising a guardian dog with its livestock to bond, because I recently had a heart-attack moment when my electric fence failed and my GP pup (now 8 months old) got in with the chickens. She's had supervised time with them, but she hasn't "graduated" to full guardian yet, and I thought for sure I'd find dead or dying chickens. Thankfully the worst injury was one chicken who had feathers plucked out of her rump, but was otherwise unharmed. I found my dog happily eating the chicken food. All hens and chicks were alive and accounted for 😃

[@LinessaFarms]

Nice. 😎

[@msandikababa]

Thanks for such videos

[@LinessaFarms]

Thanks for watching.

[@canopy9396]

Absolutely amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and incites!

[@LinessaFarms]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind message. Very much appreciated.

[@SanaFarmsGh]

This is very informative. Thank you. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@LinessaFarms]

You are very welcome. Thank you!

[@FlanaganHomestead]

Great variety of tips. Thank you.

[@LinessaFarms]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind message. It is appreciated.

[@vivatan13]

So much info. Thanks for sharing.

[@LinessaFarms]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@faithfulacreshomestead-fai6876]

Excellent video packed full of valuable information and tips. Thanks so much for taking the time to create such amazing content!

[@LinessaFarms]

Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a kind comment, and for your continued support.

[@cssbain]

Lots of excellent tips and information! Thanks!

[@LinessaFarms]

Thank you!

[@janefromcanada6943]

thank you so much for all the tips :) You are really smart!! I will be watching more of your videos for sure. You know your stuff 👍👍

[@LinessaFarms]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a kind comment.

[@marinalobas9821]

Finally! Somebody is emphasizing that electric fencing is not a barrier!

[@LinessaFarms]

Yep. Anyone that has had livestock has had them get out. If they want out bad enough, or get scared bad enough, they are going through.

[@frankhoodsenyonjo3947]

This is really a great advise for instance while selecting a buck

[@RockBarDorpers]

Nice looking Dorper ❤

[@LinessaFarms]

Thanks 😁

[@Septemberfarms]

Fantastic info! Thank you🙌

[@LinessaFarms]

You’re very welcome. Thank you!

[@salomonruhode2985]

Well explained, thank sir.

[@LinessaFarms]

Glad to help. Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment.

[@rikiray3370]

Wow. All good info. Ima be referring back to video in future I know this

[@hollywood8131]

Thank you so much for all of your ideas!

[@calldunni]

Invaluable content!!

[@LinessaFarms]

Thank you!

[@calvinmugoni]

Thank you. How do you do tail docking?

[@HomemakingwithRebekah]

Thanks for all the info!

[@frankhoodsenyonjo3947]

Thank you once more

[@lynnkirk396]

would you want the same v shape in a ram

[@paoemantega8793]

So much useful information and guidance - thankyou Tim ! Is that a weather station in your yard ? Which one do you use - do you recommend it ? I tried your ruralbling link but it didn't work for me.

[@LinessaFarms]

We use Davis Instruments weather station. I will copy and post a link to them in the description. Sorry about the rural bling link, they may have changed it. I will check it out. We have all the same apperal available on our website store. www.linessafarms.com!

[@paoemantega8793]

@@LinessaFarms Thanks for the link !

[@alisonkirton8377]

Thanks Tim for the tips! I gave our two new mini lamanca goats their booster CDT vaccine a few weeks ago, and both developed lumps at the injection site. I thought i may have done it wrong and hurt them as it was my first time giving a sub q shot. Will that lump disappear with time?

[@LinessaFarms]

The initial immune response is inflammation which will eventually become calcified. As the area becomes calcified, it will contract slightly. Kind of how a scab pulls and shrinks as it heals. It will become smaller and less noticeable but may be in place forever (to some degree). Thanks for watching the video and thanks for the great question. 😬

[@alisonkirton8377]

@@LinessaFarms Thanks for explaining this! Also - do you routinely keep giving CDT yearly for your herd/flock for the adults or is the initial dose and booster enough when they are young? (and maybe just for the pregnant ewes a month before lambing/kidding). I have seen mixed suggestions on this, some folks don't give it at all, while others do it yearly. I'm not one for over-vaccinating, but just curious if this one is that important to keep boosting every year. Thanks for your great content! I have learned a lot from your videos.

[@guyhickson7332]

I was wondering the same thing

[@lesliejacobs3002]

I doubt highly I could get any work with a tractor for 50$ here in Lander Wy..just payed 1200$ for 8 acres cut and baled grass hay small ( 50lb)squares.

[@LinessaFarms]

Holy smokes! That is crazy.

[@guyhickson7332]

How many bales did you get?

[@mds5061]

hello sir, can you tell me if grains like wheat, soybean, corn, barley, etc should be fed whole or crushed for maximum digestion and absorbtion?

[@LinessaFarms]

Yes, crushing or processing grains like barley and wheat can significantly improve their nutritional value and make them more easily digestible for both humans and animals. The outer layer of grains, known as the bran, contains fiber and various nutrients, while the inner part, the endosperm, is mainly composed of starch. By crushing or processing the grains, you can remove the tough outer bran, leaving the endosperm exposed, which is the primary source of nutrients. The process of crushing or milling grains has several benefits: Increased digestibility: Removing the bran makes the grains easier to digest. This is particularly important for non-ruminant animals, like poultry and pigs, as they have limited capacity to break down fiber compared to ruminant animals like cows or sheep. Enhanced nutrient availability: Breaking down the tough outer layer increases the availability of nutrients in the grains. For example, in whole grains, certain minerals like phosphorus and some vitamins are bound to phytic acid, which can hinder their absorption. Processing the grains helps to reduce phytic acid levels and improve nutrient bioavailability. Palatability: Crushed or processed grains tend to be more palatable to animals, encouraging them to consume more, which is essential for meeting their nutritional needs. Efficiency in feed conversion: In animal husbandry, crushing grains for use in animal feed can lead to better feed conversion rates, meaning animals can convert feed into body weight more efficiently. However, it's important to strike a balance in grain processing. While crushing or milling improves digestibility and nutrient availability, excessive processing can lead to a rapid spike in starch digestion, potentially causing digestive upset in animals or undesirable fluctuations in blood sugar levels for humans.

[@mds5061]

@@LinessaFarms thank you For your response. I appreciate that you explained in a very good way. Thank you

[@theBakersonafewacres]

I often see people doing multiple cd&t vaccinations from a repeating gun. I was under the.impression cd&t was a subq shot, but it sure doesn't seem like they are giving it subq with that method. Am I missing something?

[@LinessaFarms]

Nope. It’s supposed to be a subq injection. I suppose they could be giving it subq with the gun but who knows. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@grannysquared7140]

Are those sheep born without tails?

[@LinessaFarms]

Hello. No. The tails are docked.

[@brianstewart51286]

Sure be nice if it would dry up here. No where near done with the first cutting of hay. And the way it looks it gonna be a shortage if something don’t change.

[@LinessaFarms]

Your weather problems are the opposite of ours but your hay problems are similar. I hope things improve for both our sakes. Thanks for your continued support. 😎

[@lionelwade7824]

"PromoSM" 😑

[@LinessaFarms]

Hello. What is PromoSM?