The late flush of grass has left the lambs and ewes in a bit of a mucky mess, and it needs immediate attention because there are still issues with fly strike which can be DEADLY and develops fast.
@martinoneill16442 years agoI just wanted to thank you for taking the time to video your life on your farm. I wish you and nick all the best going forward. 2
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@richardleigh17622 years agoGood to see you keeping your sheep in trim , the only thing is Joanne , you missed giving Nick a trim . 1
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@FarmFreshIB2 years agoWeather always brings changes. We need to try and stay aware and stay flexible. I think the most important job of the farmer is always keeping that close eye and heading off troubles before things go too far wrong. To me, you have done that. The first lamb with fly strike early in the year was treated quick and got well and your fast action prevented others having the issue. Same with this situation. Spotting the one lamb resulted in quick action that saved the rest. Clipping off eggs and mess means you caught it BEFORE that lamb had troubles. So I say ... Great job! Next year you will do even better. You are hard on yourself, but to me that shows how important the job is to you. By your striving you are going to be a top farmer in your area quite soon. Great job to Nick as well. Wrangling and holding all those sheep is no easy job. ...1
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@ernestsherwood83702 years agoTHANK YOU JOANNA FOR THE VIDEO , PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WELL , XXX . 1
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@fion1flatout2 years agoWe had a pretty unhappy day last Tuesday too, our lovely dog was put down. I realised I hardly ever talked about him and friends and family who live further away had hardly heard of him, even though he was nearly 12 and home bred. That's because he was perfect and we constantly focus on problems. Lesson to self.. Talk about what goes well more often! ...1
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@stubuddle55612 years agoEveryday is a school day. You pair are doing a great job. God bless ♥♥♥♥ 1
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@markenge93482 years agoLooks like a very unpleasant but necessary job. I can't help but feel good for the sheep though. They must feel much better now. 1
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@giuseppeaudino6972 years agoHi Joanne I’m surprised the sheep over there they can getting flies strike too Here is very bad too specially with merino sheep You Joanne and Nic did good job for them but good video 🙏👋👍🍻 1
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@amyohl50372 years agoYou both learn and carry on as Best You Can 1
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@damienconnolly42312 years agoThere will always be something different to deal with. Don't be too hard on yourself. Ye are doin a great job to be fair. Best of luck. 2
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@roadwarrior85602 years agoDirty job but it has to be done, for some reason I find sheep very calming to work with, funny how they get to know you as if they know you are trying to help them after a while. The unusually warm weather this year was also a big factor in more fly strike, I really hate those buggers, them and liver fluke. ...1
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@donnafink62622 years agoJoanna you are a marvel. The weather conditions were so up and down. Perhaps more than usual. You sorted out the lamb/ewes that were at risk and that is the most important thing for this year. You took time to evaluate everything and can now plan differently for next year should conditions require it. Daily life for everyone can be a challenge at time let alone one that is as full as yours and Nicks. Your instincts are right and stand you in such good stead. Take care. ...1
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@kelvingravel86992 years agoHi Joanna don't beat yourself up to much it's a massive responsibility you have taken on yourself, sometimes things are out of our control but along as we do our best and learn from things, try and keep positive and smiling it will all work it's self out take care and stay safe 👍 😊. ...10
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@davidrobertson3762 years agoEveryone has missed a fly wave here in Australia and ended up with a huge job and losses. I am impressed, not only are you around your sheep but are observing any small change. Then acting ! Observation of your animals and pastures is an important key to their care and your success. I recon you are doing well, and I am enjoying being part of it all from the other side o the planet. ...2
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@AndysmGray2 years agoIt's a never ending cycle doing what you do Joanna. You'll have good and bad days. One thing is for sure. You and Nick are doing a fantastic job keeping the farm and campsite going. Take care both. 6
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@kerryjlynch12 years ago"Service area." Understatement like that is what keeps Americans in awe of the English. Trimming it is a kind gesture. I really appreciate your sharing of it. I'm here for the whole picture. IMO, YouTube loves any excuse to demonetize, which is unfortunate & their greed could eventually hurt them. ...3
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@richardlewis14922 years agoYou are doing well running a farm is a big job and keeping in your family your dad will be watching and saying well do girl your doing your self proud keep it up xx 4
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@robertadriver69312 years agoI am sure you are doing the best you can with the knowledge you have. Everything is a learning curve right now, so please do not be so hard on yourself. 1
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@deannamoreton82532 years agowe call it declagging of tails... great video x 1
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@bobcurry88482 years agoKeep your chin up lass, you are both doing a very well and you are on a learning curve. Lets be honest you dad would be very pround as to what you are doing, mistakes you think you may have made but you learning. You seem to have a bond with the sheep the way they follow you. Keep up the good work and take care xx ...4
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@sallywaites85172 years agoI know you worked along side your dad and learned from him but things are different now, you're in charge and you're just starting out. Don't be hard on yourself. Your dad had decades of experience. You will get there too. You learned from this experience so it won't happen again. That's the most important thing. You're doing great. ...1
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@antonyfarming2 years agoGreat job Joanne and nick Probably is the weather this year but always keep an eye on it take care 👌👍. 4
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@nancysmith-baker18132 years agoHang in there Joanna , It's hard work , worth it to you I hope . One day at a time . Long days . Reach out to other sheep people you know . It's been a long hot summer . It's October not really cold yet . Flys came late to where I live .it's still hot hear where I live . Gets cold early in the morning. You didn't do anything wrong , your learning . The weather is warmer than usual .need a good hard frost for awhile . Thank you for sharing .and showing and teaching us as you learn and go . Same with Nick. Hello to you both . In salt lake city Utah . ...3
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@davidpayne15192 years agoAlways good to see you again my dear friend and hope you are doing well, looks like hard times at the farm or really caring an buzy times shall I say but shall work out in the end ,,we hope yes ,doing good job love , 4
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@richardboswell93062 years agoYour doing a fantastic job . I also tale dock at about 7 days especially being up on tops keep going your doing great 1
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@kelvinpipe43392 years agoHi Joanna, your analysis seems to be right on track with your flystrike situation, years and seasons vary and can be tricky to get it exactly right all the time but you're clever enough to learn about vigilance and all your sheep recovered. Well done for your hard work and perseverance, Best wishes x ...8
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@trucker94622 years agoHi Jo & Nick. Everyone is in the same boat. With either flies or foot scald. It's all down to the weather. We use crovect twice once at the beginning of July and again at the end of July however we only use half measures each time, and it seems to work by keeping the flies away as September is quite bad for fly strike. Since using the crovect this way we haven't has strike for 2 years. ...5
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@user-rw2um8ro2p2 years agoGreat video Joanne you are doing a brilliant job 5
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@johnmyles14972 years agoYou be fine Every day is a school day in work xx all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 2
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@stevemccoy81382 years agoIf you have any doubt about what you need to do concerning the sheep consult the Vet, or another Rancher. Anyway keep up the Good Fight, and Keep Smiling😊. 1
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@casto-2 years agoNice job with the dagging 🤪. Don’t doubt yourself so much, your learning and to be fair even the most experienced shepherd can miss fly strike and loose a sheep or 2 if it’s bad. Your right, it something you’ve learnt for next time 👍😊😊x ...5
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@eddiek05072 years agoHi Joanna, Good Video, You are doing a grand job!! Yourself and Nick, have had a lot to learn in a relatively short space of time. You have come through though, every time with flying colours. What might seem bad one day, brings a new beginning the next. Keep smiling... 🙂👍🏻👍🏻 ...5
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@madeljacky2 years agoYou are both doing a great job with the sheep, the fact your questioning did you do something wrong means you are paying attention to the sheep and you are noticing things and trying to prevent it again in the future, thats great because it shows you are 100% committed to the well being of your animals. Take care. ...4
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@j1mmusj4mmus2 years agoI was using kitchen scissors today, and nicked a few. Those cutters look good and the motorised shears best. I use Click Extra which lasts a bit longer. It prevents the eggs hatching and developing so don't worry too much if you see eggs. But if they are too mucky it won't work anyway and you will get maggots. Try and keep up the worming and worm egg counts to see why you're getting some mucky bottoms. Good topical video, thanks for sharing. ...1
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@johnspall60392 years agoHi to you both, Different weather different problems, all things that sheep farmers, especially sheep farmers have to be aware of, which of course your Dad would have been through probably unbeknown to yourselves. Don't worry, I'm sure you will be successful in getting to grips with all the problems that will undoubtedly come your way in the coming year. Remember, none of us were born with all the answers, it only comes with the years doing the job that you love. Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next video which I am sure will see you being more confident. ...4
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@jeffweier48242 years agoJoanna, you're doing fine. Weather and other seasonal conditions always vary and sometimes dramatically too, from year to year and the farmer has to handle these different situations and alter livestock management strategies over previous years to achieve the desired results. You are so right in saying that it can be and is at times very disheartening but you and Nick are, IMHO continuing to handle all challenges very capably. Excellent work Joanna. ...4
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@nancysmith-baker18132 years agoYou and Nick are getting your farming legs . Hang in there . Have you ever read James Hairotts books The Yorkshire vet . He talked of fly strick and how awfully it was .you are showing it . You are doing a good job .hang in there . ...2
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@gedhuffadine18732 years agoThanks Jo and nick! Love to see peak district. 3
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@bluenetmarketing2 years agoLove hearing about your farm and the animals and your day. Good luck. 5
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@beeamerica50242 years agoI can understand you feeling overwhelmed sometimes but remember you have a lot of good support and it wouldn't be farm life if it wasn't any problems just learn from them your dad would be proud 😁🤗😉🐝 2
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@janegrieve2 years agoYour doing great it’s a steep learning curve so don’t beat yourself up ❤😊 4
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@grahamstubbs49622 years agoIt's all a learning process. Don't take it as a failure! 🙂 4
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@davidscarrett38042 years agoFarmer P said yesterday his you tube site was de monetised by google but today he said things are back to normal. 2
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@andyclipson2422 years agoYou're both doing great. It's been tricky with flies this Autumn. I understand Clik protects longer but doesn't kill maggots whereas Crovect kills maggots if you get a strike but offers shorter protection but guess you know this.. all best. ...5
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@mcmurphy52 years agoDon't take it to heart, fly strike is a world of its own. Just plan ahead for next year. Work out your costs for doing one treatment of the longer lasting click products verses a second application of the crovet..I use shorter treatment on my ewes before shearing and then a 2nd application after shearing. But the lambs get click for 16 or 19wks and that does them. But as you did there vigilance is the key no matter what we use. 👍 ...1
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@tammysarrazin70782 years agoyucky bottoms are gross lol have a great week hugssssssss 1
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@WestRidgeFARM2 years agoHi Joanna and Nick, you are doing a good job of looking after your sheep ! We had some fly strike over the summer (pre shearing) only two but the climate is a lot drier here, its the first time we've seen it in our flock. We treated it with a pour on called veto lice which is also what we use after shearing. A shearer recommended to us that we also inject ivermecitin so we got some from the vet and did that too. It worked ! Not sure if its available in the UK. Anyway thanks for a great channel !! Steve ...3
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@johnjordan46472 years agoWay to go Joanna. You will be shearing next. To save your back be a good idea to invest in a crunching table. Might be advisable to institute a crunching program for the lambs weather they need it or not as it keeps them nice and clean ...1
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@terrynoland4872 years agoExcellent video not a very pleasant job for sure when my dad use to do it he called it crutching thanks for sharing 1
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@dangermann74602 years agoI use Clik extra it protects for 19 weeks and its not a lot dearer. If I get any strike, I use Crovect for treatment, but we all get fly trouble. Hopefully cold weather will put an end to the flies soon. 3
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@rjhgardenservices82922 years agoGreat video, you’ve done nothing wrong seasons are definitely changing there’s more grass knocking about now than all summer I’m cutting a lot of grass at the moment, great job your doing keep positive your on top of the job that’s the thing nice soak in the bath tonight and try and chill X ...5
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@colinmayes94462 years agoHey Jo, don't beat yourself up, it was something that you could overcome and you did, as the saying goes " you live and learn" it's a bit more for the memory bank for next year, Best wishes from EA. 3
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@ewetube.videos2 years agoNice video and some nice Mule Yowes 😁🔥 2
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@paullynch2772 years agoHi Joanna. May be worth while looking into having N.R.Fell Mobile Sheep Dipping pay a visit to treat the Sheep. Some videos online showing what they do. 3
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@colingerard78632 years agoHi Joanna. After such a difficult long day I hope you had a cracking dinner to make up for it. It's to your credit that you don't edit out the problems and your reactions to them. Being able to reflect upon and assess whats taken place is another good thing that you show. to when you're walking the sheep back is a joyous little moment. Many smiles and good vibes from down south. 🌻🌻🌻 ...1
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@kimnicholls23842 years agoHi Jo They say we learn something new every day and it certainly is true. Life is a learning curve and I think your doing pretty good especially as you have to deal with new things every day Especially yesterday. I’m sure you will be more aware next time No one got hurt so keep going. Hope you and Nick had a nice late dinner Take care Love Kim x ...1
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@micklucey58512 years agoMaggots still around , I treated 4 ewes just this Saturday past it's still mild enough for them to hatch out , it's not your fault it's the mild weather ,, I'm dipping this Saturday with winter dip before tupping 1st November ...1
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@garymadden26562 years agoGreat video Joanne keep it going your doing a great job 👌 1
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@lionelmarytravels60032 years agoYou say YouTube won’t let you show anything dirty, but the other week they let you put on a video, showing the maggots, which some people probably found offensive. I can imagine your back was really painful after all that bending. I know mine would be. Nick should give you a break and use the clippers. If he doesn’t try, he’ll never learn. That’s a task to be shared equally. Dagging is the only word I’ve heard to describe that job, but I guess in different parts of the country, they use different terms for the same thing. You are correct in blaming the late flush of new grass for the dirty backside. Cattle can suffer the same way. ...1
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@aussiefarmer60122 years agowith the very wet feed, did you have out barley stubble straw? They need roughage to bind them up and stop the liquid faeces. Coopers ivomectin fly and lice is a good product that will treat and prevent flys. It has a relatively short withholding period too. Just a new subscriber, I run 3000 sheep in the New England area in NSW Australia. ...1
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@JohntyNich2 years agoGoing from the end of the tail (if I remember right, under and over on longer tails if the wool is on the underside) makes it easier to get under with the clippers. Also putting my hand under the tail at times helped. Then doing the side bits. Wider races work well with more mobile clippers as there is more room to work. It’s strange trying to picture how I used to do it twenty years ago 😬 ...2
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@allanmcintosh51712 years agoYour not bothered about getting your hands dirty. Another good video 👍 1
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@caragray70102 years agoDo them with clik, it's a brilliant product and get the clip extra,19 weeks cover, expensive but you get what you pay for. 1
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@trapperbob88122 years agoHi Joanna. Back breaking job for sure. Your on top of your game. Just curious do you guys bag the ewes for hard spots before breeding season? It's common practice over here. Always look forward to your videos! Take care 6
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@nicklane12345672 years agoJoanna I've used mole own brand this year and I've done it 10 weeks I think it is but I not had a problem with flys and its quite cheep and does the job 1
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@wendyrowland77872 years agoI am hoping you don’t have worm resistance. If you haven’t got one already, a back support belt could help. I would use a cheaper pyrethrin baed fly treatment for the late dressing, which will see you through and just has a two week withdrawal making marketing easier. ...1
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@gerryoconnor87512 years agoHi Guys, you are doing a great job, these things happen all of us, I find Click gives full protection for 16 weeks. It is expensive but it really works well. 1
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@jpeel20662 years agoYou get days like that. Weather and climate are changing. I think we are all going to slightly alter the way we do things in the coming years. You're not the only one to get caught out this year. The OP sheep dips we used to use were far more effective but were so toxic unfortunately. All the best 🇬🇧. ...2
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@andrewmacomber16382 years agoOh Johanna! You’re like the gal from that chewing gum ads… demonetized for “service area” “Dirty mouth? Clean it up!”😊✌🏻❤️ 1
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@richardknott72802 years agoHi Joanna your both doing a great job, your paying attention to what your doing and that's helping you make decisions which is the best way, fly strike is an awful thing, we use click extra which gives a bit longer protection than crovect but they are both good, keep up the good work. ...1
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@peterfrebold2 years ago... you hit the nail on the head .... you are learning and there will always be something to learn, thinking one knows everything results in one becoming stagnant which in reality is moving backwards .... another great instalment .... a farmer in NY had his video demonetized because he showed two bulls pushing and shoving to determine hierarchy, he contested and got to the third level of appeal before it was overturned.. after all what you both are showing is reality in the world of mum nature ... thx for sharing a peek into your life .... as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans .... PS . notice you do not have the super thank button activated ... -Turn on Super Thanks 1. Sign in to YouTube Studio. 2. From the left menu, click Monetization. 3. Select the Supers tab and follow the on-screen instructions to get started. 4. Once you've completed all the instructions, you'll find “Super Thanks” with an on/off button in the Supers tab. Toggle on “Super Thanks.” ...1
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@JohnWood-tk1ge2 years agoQuestion please don’t be offended but here we dock the tails of lambs and it seems it would help solve a lot of trouble and work,is there a law against it there? 5
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@johanvantrier2 years agoFarming isn't always a beautifull fairy TAIL. X. 2
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@briancronin84762 years agoGod I'd forgotten how much maintenance there is with sheep.. 😲Well done guys they'll keep ye fit.. 😂
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@georgedoorley56282 years agowe had maggots in ewes here last week also , if its any comfort to you ! ... and i hate dagging also ..........i spray them with sheep dip using a power washer ......works well and is not expensive .............lambs get done with click zin in last week of may and whats left gets redone in early august has worked well for me for a few years now .......very good at stopping maggots .......seen a lamb get maggots on its belly they traveled up on to its back , when they got there they died as they came into contact with the wool that was sprayed with click .......its costs more than sheep dip but its worth it for lambs ,as maggots cut them to bits over night .........should be over the maggots for another year now with any luck .......! ...1
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@joconnor35672 years agoHave you ever visited UTube sight “Sandi Brock?” She maintains a large indoor sheep farm in Canada. She also shares some of the same issues with UTube. 1
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@susanayers8802 years agoim so sorry about the passing of your dad! did covid take him? or other illness? im so sorry he seemed to be a nice man! 1
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@lukehuxley91972 years agocould you trim them in a turnover crate 1
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@petnzme2 years agoWrite in your daily diary what's happened. Learn from it. 1
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@stephencoster95322 years agoHiya Joanna & Nick, Ignorence, the not yet knowing is not something you can be blamed for. NASA did not know what it was like to go to the moon and be on it until they did it. How could they know what it was like? No one could know, until they did know. Ignorence is not being stupid, it's just not knowing all the facts, yet. Very inportant word on the end there, yet. You could not know about second aplication of the Click or the other one untill you, and the sheep had lived through the late grass and all the other contributing factors that you may still not understand, and may never understand. But you have learned the preventative medcine in this case, and what could be better? Do you need to know that the apnesferic pressure does, or does not influence the little flying pests? NASA needed to know everything, you do not. You now have the information you need to move forward with an again healthy flock. Being dispondant is not the end of the world, it's a state many people find themselves in, through no lack of their abilaty, but of their expereance. You can't know something until you learn it, until then you are ignorent of the facts but not stupid, or lacking in anything other than some knowledge. Dad could not teach you everything, somethings he would never think about but just do. You will be the same. You now have the infomation about a second aplication in August, but until you knew, you could not know. We learn from experience more than anything else, teaching only goes so far, then you have to live it, and learn from living it what does and does not work. Would you have had those five suffering with fly strike if you had not had the rain when you did causing the growth of the grass? You may never know, and that is not what matters, knowing to treat in August does matter, it may not be needed and will cost you money, but will, hopefully prevent this reacouring. I normally have a programe called Grammerly running that sorts most of my spelling mistakes and gramatical ones to, but it's decided to have some time off, so forgive my normal bad spelling please? I'm so glad you have sorted the flock, and the cows water, and the camp site, and, and, and... 4th road bridge again... Stay safe you two, Steve xx ...1
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@susanayers8802 years agowheres your dad? im used to seeing him in videos
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@donnachadoyle21752 years agoYou both are flying it just go buy click extra its expensive but it will cover the lambs for the hole session we have used the cheaper ones but a waste of time. 1
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@robertsharpe74512 years agoYou certainly may have made a mistake but you and Nick have never ever neglected any of your animals, with what happened earlier this year you could have turned your back and walked away you didn't, you two have done a stunning job, so don't beat yourself up about it. On another note why are YouTube such a pathetic company, just because you show real life on a working farm they must assume adults around the world can't look at a magot or two, now they will say "did you realise you wasn't wearing gloves when you were cleaning the service area". 😜 Xx ...1
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@noelgallagher35072 years agoClick extra you should have used it works for 16 weeks only job I think doing a good job 👏 1
Related videos for NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION A bigger job than I expected:
Here is very bad too specially with merino sheep
You Joanne and Nic did good job for them but good video 🙏👋👍🍻 1
The unusually warm weather this year was also a big factor in more fly strike, I really hate those buggers, them and liver fluke. ... 1
I recon you are doing well, and I am enjoying being part of it all from the other side o the planet. ... 2
Probably is the weather this year but always keep an eye on it take care 👌👍. 4
It's hard work , worth it to you I hope .
One day at a time . Long days .
Reach out to other sheep people you know .
It's been a long hot summer . It's October not really cold yet .
Flys came late to where I live .it's still hot hear where I live .
Gets cold early in the morning.
You didn't do anything wrong , your learning .
The weather is warmer than usual .need a good hard frost for awhile .
Thank you for sharing .and showing and teaching us as you learn and go .
Same with Nick.
Hello to you both .
In salt lake city Utah . ... 3
Good Video, You are doing a grand job!!
Yourself and Nick, have had a lot to learn in a relatively short space of time. You have come through though, every time with flying colours. What might seem bad one day, brings a new beginning the next. Keep smiling...
🙂👍🏻👍🏻 ... 5
Different weather different problems, all things that sheep farmers, especially sheep farmers have to be aware of, which of course your Dad would have been through probably unbeknown to yourselves. Don't worry, I'm sure you will be successful in getting to grips with all the problems that will undoubtedly come your way in the coming year. Remember, none of us were born with all the answers, it only comes with the years doing the job that you love.
Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next video which I am sure will see you being more confident. ... 4
Hang in there .
Have you ever read James Hairotts books
The Yorkshire vet . He talked of fly strick and how awfully it was .you are showing it .
You are doing a good job .hang in there . ... 2
Don't take it as a failure! 🙂 4
After such a difficult long day I hope you had a cracking dinner to make up for it. It's to your credit that you don't edit out the problems and your reactions to them. Being able to reflect upon and assess whats taken place is another good thing that you show.
to when you're walking the sheep back is a joyous little moment. Many smiles and good vibes from down south.
🌻🌻🌻 ... 1
They say we learn something new every day and it certainly is true.
Life is a learning curve and I think your doing pretty good especially as you have to deal with new things every day
Especially yesterday.
I’m sure you will be more aware next time
No one got hurt so keep going.
Hope you and Nick had a nice late dinner
Take care
Love Kim x ... 1
I can imagine your back was really painful after all that bending. I know mine would be. Nick should give you a break and use the clippers. If he doesn’t try, he’ll never learn. That’s a task to be shared equally. Dagging is the only word I’ve heard to describe that job, but I guess in different parts of the country, they use different terms for the same thing. You are correct in blaming the late flush of new grass for the dirty backside. Cattle can suffer the same way. ... 1
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Ignorence, the not yet knowing is not something you can be blamed for. NASA did not know what it was like to go to the moon and be on it until they did it. How could they know what it was like? No one could know, until they did know. Ignorence is not being stupid, it's just not knowing all the facts, yet. Very inportant word on the end there, yet. You could not know about second aplication of the Click or the other one untill you, and the sheep had lived through the late grass and all the other contributing factors that you may still not understand, and may never understand. But you have learned the preventative medcine in this case, and what could be better? Do you need to know that the apnesferic pressure does, or does not influence the little flying pests? NASA needed to know everything, you do not. You now have the information you need to move forward with an again healthy flock. Being dispondant is not the end of the world, it's a state many people find themselves in, through no lack of their abilaty, but of their expereance. You can't know something until you learn it, until then you are ignorent of the facts but not stupid, or lacking in anything other than some knowledge. Dad could not teach you everything, somethings he would never think about but just do. You will be the same. You now have the infomation about a second aplication in August, but until you knew, you could not know. We learn from experience more than anything else, teaching only goes so far, then you have to live it, and learn from living it what does and does not work. Would you have had those five suffering with fly strike if you had not had the rain when you did causing the growth of the grass? You may never know, and that is not what matters, knowing to treat in August does matter, it may not be needed and will cost you money, but will, hopefully prevent this reacouring.
I normally have a programe called Grammerly running that sorts most of my spelling mistakes and gramatical ones to, but it's decided to have some time off, so forgive my normal bad spelling please?
I'm so glad you have sorted the flock, and the cows water, and the camp site, and, and, and... 4th road bridge again...
Stay safe you two, Steve xx ... 1