The Sheep Show Podcast with Jill & Andrew Noble

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

So what are some annual health and safety checks we can do on our sheep, a bit like an MOT or NCV check or a road worthy check on a vehicle! What to look for and when to do the looking?

Lots of nuggets whether you are joining or weaning mixed with the usual sibling banter and crazy Irishisms! Enjoy!

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

All things ram in this episode whether you are buying, prejoining/flushing or joining what are some things to think about and what to factor into your decision making. 

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

We love hearing from our listeners and in this episode we answer some interesting questions from listeners on routine hoof care for sheep and how and when to castrate lambs. 

Andrew recently attended the Irish Lanark society sale in Roscommon and his buying strategy paid off big time! Thanks for listening! 

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

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

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

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. 

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

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! 

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

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. 

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

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!

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

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!

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

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!

Support the show

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

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

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime!

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

Support the show

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

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