Sheep at a hay ring in the snow

November 2, 2026 · 10 min

Hay, water and minerals: what a ewe needs

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November 2026

2 videos

  1. 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
  2. Worming without overdoing it

    When to worm, when to wait and how to count eggs before you reach for the bottle.

    Sheep care tools laid out on a feed bin