{"id":113123,"date":"2023-09-25T07:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=113123"},"modified":"2023-09-26T09:39:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T13:39:03","slug":"video-basic-fall-flock-maintenance-for-your-sheep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/video-basic-fall-flock-maintenance-for-your-sheep\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: Basic Fall Flock Maintenance For Your Sheep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall is a welcome break for sheep<\/a><\/strong> and goats<\/strong><\/a>. Cooler weather and shorter days are a relief for animals as much as people. Fall also ushers in breeding season<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and is a great time to perform seasonal maintenance for each animal on your farm. Delaying flock maintenance can cause a multitude of issues including careless breeding and anemia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Take time now to follow these steps for the health of your sheep this fall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluate<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Check Eyelids<\/h5>\n

Check each animal’s eyelids for signs of anemia (usually from parasites).<\/p>\n

Trim Hooves<\/h5>\n

Hooves should be trimmed at least once a year. Especially muddy seasons require trimming more often. Check for hoof rot and overgrown nails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Examine Mouth for Sores<\/h5>\n

Common viruses cause mouth sores in sheep and can spread among the flock. Make sure they don\u2019t show any signs of blisters or infection in their mouths and in their teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check Wool<\/h5>\n

Check wool for any wool break, often a sign of stress or lice. Malnutrition also causes wool break. If you notice patches of wool missing, determine the cause and, if necessary, treat the problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Medicate<\/b><\/h2>\n

Make sure and gather all the medication you might need before catching the animals and be prepared to give right away. Having all medicines within your reach will save you time and frustration if you notice any of them actually need to be administered. Consult your veterinarian for dosage.<\/p>\n

Here are a few medications we keep on hand for fall flock maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n