Drenching 1 to 10 animals
Have a small-flock drencher on hand for those times when you only need to worm a few animals.
How To’s
How to keep your solar units working
Every year I receive several calls about small solar powered energizers not keeping their battery charged.
Quick tips for energizers
1. Ant problems Sprinkle the bottom of the energizer with ant dust (such as Terro). Do not sprinkle dust on the circuit board, because dust can retain moisture and damage/corrode the circuit board.
Storing the Clipper/Shearer, Blades, Combs & Cutters
Replacement blades are not cheap so it is well worth the time to care for them!
Professional Shearing—Step by Step Instruction
The Heiniger ONE Shearing Machine makes a back-breaking job much easier by being reliable and able to do the job without hesitation. It’s the go-to shearing machine for large flock shearing.
OB glove basics
Lambing season will be arriving shortly and with that comes the possibility of needing to assist a ewe. When that time comes, be sure to wear OB gloves that will protect both you and the mother-to-be.
Are cats chewing on your bucket teat units?
Take a small plastic cup (7 oz or more) and cut a 1.5″ diameter hole in the bottom of the cup.
Farm preparedness tips
Ear and neck tags identify animals and their owners. If an animal wanders away from where it should be, it can much more easily be identified and returned to its owner. An extra roll of electrified netting is useful in case of a downed fence. A small holding pen can be made with the netting […]
Creep feeding
When building a creep feeding area, use a Creep Gate to prevent ewes from eating the lambs’ feed.
Use temporary fencing for first-time rotational grazing
If you are planning to divide pastures for the first time, we strongly recommend using a temporary fence for the first year or two.