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    Checking-In On Herds - Post Here To Say Hello!

    I’m doing well and yes, it has been a while since I’ve checked in! Our flock of Dorper sheep grew by two lambs today! The herd of rabbits is doing well and kits are growing. Our newest additions are a small flock of Blue Star chickens. I’ve been a little disappointed in the number and size of...
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    Identifying your flock

    Right now we have 21 Dorper sheep. Like 'newbies' we have named them all ;), however we have been talking about the best way/s to identify individual sheep in the flock. I know we have the options of ear tags, leg bands, break-away collars, etc. I would like know what you have found most...
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    Natural Remedies to use as a dewormer

    I'm assuming from your identifiers that you feed raw :thumbsup How do you personally go about feeding pumpkin seeds to your dogs (cats?)? and do you chop or grind them first? Thanks!
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    Natural Remedies to use as a dewormer

    This will be our first time using Garlic Barrier and I would like to know how much molasses, and ACV you add for your mixture? We will be using it for Dorper Sheep. Also, have you by any chance used it for your dogs? If so, how much, how often, etc. I've really appreciated all your helpful posts!
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    How many are currently raising hair breeds of sheep?

    We have a subscription to Sheep! magazine and while it discusses all breeds of sheep they have had some helpful hair sheep articles.
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    New member from Texas

    norseofcourse We bought 10 young Dorper sheep - 9 ewes and 1 ram. They are all less than a year old, but I'm pretty sure that a few of the ewes are already pregnant :woot We will raise them for meat and lamb sales. At least that is the plan!
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    New member from Texas

    What part of Texas will you be moving to Latestarter? We have friends in Colorado! It is beautiful there, but I'm not crazy about cold weather so I wouldn't be interested in living there.
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    New member from Texas

    I joined BYH in August and I am finally doing an intro. I have poultry of all kinds (chickens, quail, turkeys, peafowl, pheasants, and guineas) and I found out about BYH over at BYC. We bought a small herd of young Dorper sheep yesterday, so now I have a herd to talk about :frow I have...
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