The Sheep Show Podcast with Jill & Andrew Noble

Sheep farming the convenient way - Cross breeding sheep in Ireland with Andrew Noble


Listen Later

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

Meet VIB (Very Important Brother)! In this episode we meet my brother, Andrew, and explore cross breeding sheep in Ireland, the convenient way. Andrew has worked out a way to farm his 160 ewes outdoor all year around in Ireland, something very unusual in Ireland and the UK. 

In this episode we explore:

What is the biggest challenge with breeding sheep in Ireland? 

What are the trends in sheep farming in Ireland?

How come Irish sheep farmers love cross breed sheep, what are the benefits?

What prices you are getting for lamb in Ireland? 

What diseases impact sheep in Ireland and how do you treat them?

What growth rate do you get with CB sheep?

When do you sell sheep and how do you choose when to sell?

Why do you farm sheep and cattle? Why not just cattle? 

What advice would you have for someone starting out in sheep?

What do you look for when you are buying sheep?

Support the show

Thank you for supporting our pod! Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab !

https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Sheep Show Podcast with Jill & Andrew NobleBy Jill Noble

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

10 ratings


More shows like The Sheep Show Podcast with Jill & Andrew Noble

View all
Sheep Stuff Ewe Should Know by Ryan Mahoney/Dan Macon/Dr. Roselle Busch

Sheep Stuff Ewe Should Know

94 Listeners

Ranching Returns Podcast by Jared Luhman

Ranching Returns Podcast

235 Listeners

Profitable Sheep and Goat Production by Profitable Sheep and Goat Production

Profitable Sheep and Goat Production

19 Listeners

The Grazing Sheep Podcast by Big Tom Perkins and Camren Maierle

The Grazing Sheep Podcast

34 Listeners

FED by Farmers Podcast by FED by Farmers

FED by Farmers Podcast

31 Listeners