Morag in her lambing shed doorway

November 4, 2026 · 14 min

Choosing your first ewes

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November 2026

2 videos

  1. Feeding a small flock through winter

    Hay, a ring feeder and a bucket of feed on a snowy morning. How much, how often and how I check that every ewe is eating.

    Sheep at a hay ring in the snow
  2. Trimming feet and checking for lameness

    Turning a ewe, trimming the horn and spotting the limp before it becomes a problem.

    Sheep care tools laid out on a feed bin