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You all know that Andrew and I are obsessed with sheep, well we have nothing on Barend Cronje! He is so dedicated to his sheep we were both amazed. Barend is a third generation Dorper breeder and his dedication oozes from him! We hope you enjoy learning about Dorpers and Dorper breeding as much as Andrew and I did when we chatted with Barend recently. 

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Something we often overlook when assessing sheep is bone. So why is bone is crucial to breeding functional sheep and how exactly do you assess bone in sheep. Let's chat about all things bone! 

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What is weaning and why do it at all? If you are going to wean then how do you do it and what do you need to get prepared and organised before you start weaning? 

Weaning can be a useful tool but it's not always possible or practical for all shepherds. So let's explore all things sheep weaning in this episode. 

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Ever wanted to make selection decisions with your ewe lambs? How many should you keep? what ones should you keep? What data should you be looking at and what to notice as a visual assessment when selecting ewe lambs as replacements in your flock. Enjoy this chat about ewe lamb selection decisions!

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So what do we get with a horned sheep? Is it more than a sheep with a set of handle bars? In this episode we explore the amazing traits that we believe come with a horned sheep from hardiness to maternal instincts and the longevity there is so much to love about horned sheep!

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So lambing is almost over for 2026 and this episode takes you through a crazy and challenging week of lambing here in Gippsland. Again some amazing tips and stories for you. Key message - get yourself a prolapse halter!

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We are still going! More lambing adventures with both of us in Gippsland! Lots of amazing tips and trials as usual - enjoy!

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So the lambing saga continues with Andrew in the flesh! Let's chat about how it is going and in this episode we explore one of these most challenging lambing experiences ever! 

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So the ever anticipated lambing! Being a quarter way through and experiencing a few interesting events so far let's have a chat about all things lambing in Australia Winter 2026. Enjoy!

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We've all heard stuff about sheep, that are the stupid, they only need grass to exist and so much more. In this fun filled episode we bust some myths and discuss some bull that what we hear about sheep! Enjoy!

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