To make a profit as a sheep farmer, and the goal is to make a profit, the sheep farmer needs to keep the expenses low and the income high. In a previous post I wrote on why I cull ewes for not producing lambs. I cull old ewes, ones that are still producing but have…… Continue reading Culling Producing Sheep
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When to Cull Ewes
Why would someone want to cull a ewe? Ewes produce lambs, and lambs sell for money. Sheep farmers want to make money from the sheep. My number one reason to cull a ewe, she does not produce lambs. I have sheep to make money. I loss money when I feed a ewe and there are…… Continue reading When to Cull Ewes
Attending Dorper Show and Sale
White Dorper Sheep class at Mid-American Dorper Show April 2022 This weekend my husband and I attended the Mid-American Dorper Sheep Show and Sale located in Duncan, Oklahoma. We attempt to attend this event each years. It is the nearest Dorper event to where we live. At this event Dorper and White Dorper sheep are…… Continue reading Attending Dorper Show and Sale
Getting Ready
It is the end of February and March is almost here, so is Spring Lambing 2022. I do not lamb out in February, the icy cold frozen rain and fluctuating temperatures are hard on lambs. I aim for a mid March lambing, and the first time ewe are gearing up. That means I need to…… Continue reading Getting Ready
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