A calm, practical lambing kit checklist for smallholders: what to have ready, what to prep in advance, and the small items that save time when you're tired.
Introduction to the Lambing Period As lambing season nears, proper preparation is paramount to ensure a smooth and successful period on the farm. Understanding the fundamentals of lambing is critical whether you're a novice or an experienced smallholder. Preparation involves...
Tail docking is a common practice in sheep farming, particularly for lambs. It involves the removal of a portion of the lamb's tail for various reasons. In this blog post, we will delve into the basics of tail docking for...
April continues in the same way March finished. Lambs and Calve are still arriving. Calving will continue well into May, however April will usually see the end of the lambing towards the end of the month. Usually the month that...
March, especially for livestock farmers really gets busy. Its not just the cows now after they started calving at the end of February. The beginning of MArch is the start of the lambing season. This can be very time intensive...
The peak of the summer months, August on the farm is very much a repetition of July. Silage making is at the forefront and combine harvesters are pretty much non stop int eh arable fields. August is also the new...
If you are a first-time sheep owner, the thought of vaccinating your lambs may be daunting. Vaccination is a vital part of keeping your flock healthy, and knowing when and how to vaccinate your lambs is key. In this blog...
