The Sheep Show podcast

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Samantha Wan was raised in Sydney's west but now farm's Merino wool sheep in Victoria's west. By day she is a wool broker for Elders and is also developing her own brand of wool clothing - a definite wool champion! In this episode we explore Samantha's: Wool Growing Process Wool Quality & Marketing strategies Sustainability & Challenges with producing wool Innovation & The Future of wool Find her here: https://woolforeveryday.com.au/about/ https://au.linkedin.com/in/samantha-wan https://farmers.org.au/farmerprofile/dare-to-dream-how-wool-captured-city-girl-sam-wans-imagination/ Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! You ask 10 people for their advice on a sheep matter and you get 100 different answers! Hey it's sheep math! But why are there so many conflicting suggestions advice and ideas when it comes to sheeping? In this episode we explore some of the reasons for this as well as offer some tools to help you analyse the advice you get so that it can be useful and helpful for you and your sheep! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! If you are new to sheep breeding you might tempted to breed rams from day 1. In this episode we explore all the things you need to know, do and get organised before you breed rams on your farm. Otherwise just put a ring on it! #sheep #sheepeducation #wiltshirehornsheep #farmingsheep #rams #thesheepshowpodcast Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What do you were for farming/sheeping and what do you wear for lambing? Here are my picks! Happy sheep clothing shopping! https://www.hardyakka.com/au https://rbsellars.com.au/collections/womens-workshirts https://rbsellars.com.au/collections/workshirts https://www.workwearhub.com.au/products/blundstone-womens-rotoflex-8860-high-zip-side-safety-boot-wheat?variant=40023461101707&country=AU&currency=AUD&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=392075308&msclkid=7ed05ed48788168dd3ba393b52dd2674&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=B%20%7C%20Blundstone%20%7C%20Shopping&utm_term=4586200443271833&utm_content=Blundstone https://www.totallyworkwear.com.au/blundstone https://www.mont.com.au/collections/waterproof-pants https://aquaprogear.com.au/ https://www.bogsfootwear.com.au/shop/index.html https://muckbootcompany.au/ Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Is your farming partner as obsessed with sheep as you are? Probably not! So what causes these divides to occur in relationships, how does it impact us and our farming partner/life partner/husband/wife and what can we do about these differences. In this episode we explore the reality of sheeping and farming where the levels of sheep passion differ. It's raw but hopeful! Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Imagine sheepbreeding reimagined? That's what Jake Wolki, a farmer and producer from Albury NSW is doing? He never wanted sheep on his farm and now they are his favourite and most valuable source of revenue in his business. Jake never takes his rams out, wants to breed all year round and doesn't cull for some of the other traits most of might cull for. This episode will flip your thinking on traditional sheep breeding and farming and Jake is refreshing and innovative in his thinking. I hope you enjoy this episode as much I I enjoyed chatting with Jake. Connect with Jake online: @wolkifarm Wolkifarm.com.au Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! We know how amazing sheep vision is and how well adapted their eyes are but what about colour? Can they see colour and if so what ones? All is revealed in this rather colourful episode! Links: https://sheepcaretaker.com/sheep-vision/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aL2KSW3eOhDeN1MexfnAK?si=V1jZaMumTBis_jmJ-r9Upw&nd=1&dlsi=9236278dd33e455b https://www.instagram.com/roundwoodcheviotfarm/ Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What if my neighbour doesn't manage their sheep like I do, are my sheep at risk of worms or disease? In this episode we explore the risks and realities and if we can do anything as preventative measures to reduce biosecurity risk that neighbouring sheep present. Link: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/south-east/latest-news-and-newsletters/newsletters/newsletter-issues/2019/october/good-fences-make-good-neighbours Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! It was a snake bite! A common explanation for sudden death in sheep in Australia. What else causes sudden death in sheep and what can we do to prevent sudden death in our flocks. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! One of my most passionate topics, there are so many benefits to breeding and keeping your ewe lambs. In this episode we explore all the benefits that you can get and the reasons to explore a self replacing flock with extreme benefits! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Thermal and environmental stress impacts every sheep farmer and breeder. But does it have a silver lining? In this subscriber only episode we explore the challenges of having no rain for four months and what benefits it has provided. We also chat about how to prepare for the worst case environmental situation when sheeping. Enjoy and keep positive! Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Why do sheep have horns and some don't? What is the function of the horn and might it have an impact when we poll sheep? Let's talk all things sheep horns!! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Do you see snot in your sheep? Nasal discharge can be worrying for us shepherds and there are a few reasons for nasal discharge. In this episode we explore what it is and what might cause it. Some links https://www.farmhealthonline.com/disease-management/sheep-diseases/cobalt-deficiency-in-sheep/ Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Foxes prey on animals and kill lambs, they seem to enjoy the head and organs! In this episode we explore strategies and tools and I introduce a new member of the farm who I hope will help with the fight against the fox! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I've been exploring some new opportunities for selling lamb meat recently and what do you know - we need to educate customers and think differently ourselves to make it work! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Sheep framing is always a balancing act and getting ready for joining is no different. What do you need to balance and get right with your rams and ewes before joining - in this episode we explore this along with the other challenges we need to balance with sheep farming and breeding. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! A new year brings new opportunities but also new challenges. In this subscriber only episode we explore why we do what we do and what helps us when the going gets tough. Enjoy! Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Back to the mother country (Ireland) and what do you do but farm! Here is what I picked up on my travels! Enjoy listening. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Head here to purchase Deb's book: Website: www.debholmquist.com or to Amazon Debut Author DEBBY JO HOLMQUIST Launches Captivating, Jaw Dropping Memoir, “A SHEPHERDESS BEATEN BUT NEVER BROKEN: A True Story of Resilience, Triumph, and Overcoming Adversity with Grace” Paris, IL—On January 16th, 2025, first-time author Debby Jo Holmquist will release her debut memoir, “A SHEPHERDESS BEATEN BUT NEVER BROKEN: A True Story of Resilience, Triumph, and Overcoming Adversity with Grace.” This touching memoir chronicles her difficult childhood and how she found solace and comfort in her barn among the animals. Brace yourself for an extraordinary story that speaks to the experiences of those who have faced physical, emotional, and psychological childhood abuse and neglect. For those with dreams deferred by overwhelming challenges and obstacles, this powerful narrative of resilience and perseverance will serve as a lighthouse and inspiration to all who have lost hope. Sharing the intimate details of surviving unimaginable child abuse, which would be deemed criminal in modern times, the author exemplifies how a determined spirit can overcome the most dire circumstances. Prepare to be captivated and inspired while cheering her on as she embarks on her journey to freedom. As the author shares her most painful moments and beautiful memories, you will laugh, cry, and cheer as she describes how she found hope and the redemptive power of true love. Look for this story on the big screen, as it clearly tells the story of how life's darkest moments can be overshadowed when passion, resilience, and tenacity overtake fear. You will be inspired never to doubt yourself and to hold on to the dream that dwells in your soul. Follow her journey, which takes her from a dark world of cruelty into the competitive world of producing national championship purebred Dorset sheep. She is, indeed, a shepherdess beaten but never broken. The book will be available for purchase starting January 16th, 2025. Contact Information Debby Jo Holmquist Email: djoholmquist@gmail.com Website: www.debholmquist.com Published by Victorious You Press, an international award-winning publishing company based in Charlotte, NC, “A SHEPHERDESS BEATEN BUT NEVER BROKEN' is set to make a profound impact on readers worldwide. About the Author: Debby Jo Holmquist Debbie Jo Holmquist is a nationally certified Polled Dorset sheep judge and has served as a professional judge from coast to coast in North America and Canada. Deb currently lives in Illinois, surrounded by her beloved Dorset sheep who continue to compete nationally. She has a deep love and understanding for all livestock. In her spare time, she enjoys landscaping flower gardens, mowing lawns, flower arranging, large pike fishing in Canada and playing with her beloved cats. Debby Jo can be contacted at: Email: djoholmquist@gmail.com Facebook: Debby Jo Holmquist, Author or Debby Jo Houle About Victorious You Press At Victorious You Press, we specialize in turning your writing dreams into reality. Our boutique publishing services are tailored to guide you through every step of the journey—from writing and publishing to marketing and leveraging your books to build a sustainable business. For more information visit www.victoriousyoupre Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new

Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Homosexual behavior in sheep has been well documented and studied. The domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is the only species of mammal except for humans which exhibits exclusive homosexual behaviour. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn3008-homosexuality-is-biological-suggests-gay-sheep-study/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexual_behavior_in_sheep#cite_note-Bagemihl-21 Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new