How We Make Sheep Feed Rations.

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How We Make Sheep Feed Rations. | Vlog 56

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Today my feed salesman and friend Jamie is here to help explain how we come up with feed rations for the sheep.
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@debbeasher-k4764 Жыл бұрын

Sheep farming is more intense than it appears on the surface. You are great to be able to keep up with everything.

@candacethompson7235 Жыл бұрын

I just saw this (years later). I am all over this kind of information being an angora rabbit raiser for a long time. I needed good hay and pellets for the mums and then for the weaning babies. This video was so real and true … if we don’t feed our animals those top grains, etc.. then the over results might not make us too happy. Having a mum with good condition after raising a litter, it’s so important. It can effect their wool production. Thank you for posting this.

@JPRN. 2 жыл бұрын

I really love how you share the internal workings of sheep farming. Who new there was so much science behind shepherding. WOW you’re awesome Sandi, I have sooooo much respect for you and what you do.🥰

@meghanplamondon8639 4 жыл бұрын

Sandi, you explained the complexity of a sheep’s feed rationing so well. I never imagined that it could be so complex. Like you said, I think your sheep eat better ( or at least more balanced ) then me! 👍👍👍❤️🐑🌾🌾🌾🌾

@reneedeetjen2180 2 жыл бұрын

So great to have a team of supporters that work with you!

@1jmass 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and informative. I have read that a lamb gains approximately 70% of its weight during the last month before birth. From what I understood about what you explained, this coincides with how you feed the mom the last 4-6 weeks of pregnancy.

@muhammadnazeefbinisnen9153 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best vlog I ever seen about sheep farming, you just taught many people about breeding program, wonderful video, inspiring me🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

@cynthiamorse6093 3 жыл бұрын

I so agree with having a great relationship with feed person and vet. Cool on knowing the the fat and protein

@romyschill3662 6 жыл бұрын

Great points! Nutrition is our #1, I don't know where we'd be without out nutritionists/ feed testing. I'll add that if they eat less in summer need to maybe make ration more dense so they still get the same nutrients.

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! good point Romy!

@mosiss.5944 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sandi & Jamie... interesting Vlog ... rich of info.

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mosis! Glad you liked it!

@vikkisoderquist6013 Жыл бұрын

excellent! Tfs and please stay safe and sending hugs to you and yours 💜🙏🤗 and it really is great to have people helping you to succeed !

@kathytattrie1984 2 жыл бұрын

Jamie reminds me of Garth Brooks !! 😊

@jamaicafarmerbrutallymurde496 6 жыл бұрын

I love how amazing your sheeps & lams look. Wish i can have mines look as yours. the guys that are working for me do not care much just the money. i have to be here in america and work.

@bharathkumar7117 5 жыл бұрын

Good video about the ration. could you share the inclusion ration of the product in tmr. so we can try same in our farm in dry and wet matter. I need to know about finishing ration also. thanks for the video.

@Danielily1 3 жыл бұрын

I find your videos give real practical information. Thank you for that. I have a few questions. Is it different raising fiber sheep? Is the market good for you in Ontario for meat sheep? I am researching to do some fiber and meat sheep as well as a bit of fiber, meat and milk goats. Nothing as big as you to start with. Maybe four or five of each to start with for experience. Do you know of any breeders for Merino and Finn sheep? I'm also looking for goat breeders like Angora, La Mancha or Oberhasli and Spanish goats. I live in Quebec. I'd love you hear your feedback.

@jasonreist8145 6 жыл бұрын

GVF is awesome. Been working with them for years.

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

For sure. Jamie has been a great resource for this farm.

@elaineperry3093 3 жыл бұрын

This may have been asked but how do you equate what's on paper vs. The bucket?

@teresakhaddouma5907 2 жыл бұрын

Are they then and now adjusting the calcium amount in the feed during the sheep's gestation AND lactation periods to reduce pregtox and under development or malformation of lambs. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@cheaphomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Great video vary informative

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kathleendixon9025 2 жыл бұрын

There is no video but your voice clear 9/11/21

@melissareimers5882 6 жыл бұрын

super interesting! thanks!

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@makjan1 4 жыл бұрын

Good information

@munemrabadi4881 6 жыл бұрын

I have 200 polypay ewes, i feed free choice good hay and 5lbs of corn silage. They milk great and the lambs and ewes full of energy. THIS fall will be following up with triticale to chopp for silage as a cover crop. Have you considered corn silage?

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. We feed corn silage as part of our ration. Last year however, we grew rye to use as green feed and ran out of room on our pad for another ag bag. Silage will be grown again this year.

@kathytattrie1984 2 жыл бұрын

A young Garth Brooks... 🤗

@keithbrettell2058 6 жыл бұрын

Totally random comment.....Jamie looks like a young Garth Brooks. :D

@keithbrettell2058 6 жыл бұрын

He even sounds like him.

@keithbrettell2058 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Sandi!

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

OMG... that must be why we are friends!! HAHAHA... Garth is my fav!

@erkerk4640 5 жыл бұрын

Hello again Sandi.. Is it possible for you to share your ration for ewes and for sheep you sell for slaughter? How do you feed your new born lambs? Do you start using grains right after birth to make their rumen used to it as early as possible? Thank you..

@SandiBrock 5 жыл бұрын

Newborns get feed introduced at about 10-14 days old. The ration for the ewes changes depending on their life stage. Lactation, flush/late gestation, maintenance and ewe lambs all have their own ration. I can make a video on how those are developed.

@erkerk4640 5 жыл бұрын

Sandi Brock thank you :) after few days, I saw in one of your videos the sheet which has all rations :)

@jurodiko2388 3 жыл бұрын

@@SandiBrock I will be glad to see the videos on those

@jamaicafarmerbrutallymurde496 6 жыл бұрын

also if you know where i can purchase a few of these plastic with the holes in so that the goats & sheeps droppings would fall thru, pls let me know. the holes/ spacing in the plastic is about 3/8 to a 1/2". I see a company that sell them on youtube here but they are in Australia.

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm... the only farmers I know with slatted floors are former pig slats...

@cburley3428 6 жыл бұрын

I can whole heartedly confirm, Jamie was never in the library.

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Confirming the confirmation!!! LOL

@myhusbandsinagriculture8275 6 жыл бұрын

I thought I recognized that guy in the thumb nail.

@OBRfarm 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have 60 head.. mostly grass fed. Could I feed dry barley?

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

I'll ask Jamie...

@munemrabadi4881 6 жыл бұрын

yes, 1lb barley per lactating ewe

@whjones44 5 жыл бұрын

Do you ever have pregancy disease. If not how do you prevent it in ewes that have 4 or 5+ lambs.

@SandiBrock 5 жыл бұрын

I had quite a few go down this last lambing group acually... I talk about this a wee little bit in my next video, but I always have to check my notes with my vet... Glucol orally, and calcium SQ... but for dosage and actual products, I would talk to your vet... But prevention by changing the ration is key...

@jurodiko2388 3 жыл бұрын

What concentrates do you use apart from grasses?

@amirjutt1566 6 жыл бұрын

Our country climate is hot so what can we do which feed I give

@norman1826 4 жыл бұрын

that was fun.....😆😆

@eddiewatling2895 6 жыл бұрын

Do you plant a special hay crop?

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Eddie... I think what we originally planted was a 60:40 alfalfa:grass mix. I can't remember what exact grasses were in the mix. This year is our re-establishment year, likely plant the same again. Made really nice, consistent feed.

@lilbatz Жыл бұрын

Your calculations are very similar to what I do as an artist pricing out projects. You gotta know the total costs of not just the materials, but time. Your time. Otherwise you'll go broke very quickly. Lol I do not like the business aspect, but it's a necessary evil.

@w7daawi 5 жыл бұрын

How about barley fodder?

@SandiBrock 5 жыл бұрын

We don't use it, but I've heard of it!

@user-co7jt3yc5p 3 жыл бұрын

What dose DE and ME stand for?

@shafiyousuf7123 6 жыл бұрын

What sheep breeds you are farming with?

@jamaicafarmerbrutallymurde496 6 жыл бұрын

hi, I have about 4 Dozen sheeps and i would love to improve on their feed, vitamins, and meds. The farm is in jamaica the caribbean. they stay in an open barn. I have to buy everything. i used to have a guy that carry then out to graze in the farms but they kill him and stole over 70 goats and about 8 sheeps. also i want to know for your lamming feed gate you have in one of your blog, how wide apart is the bars and how tall. rash an is very expensive in jamaica. what is your take on feeding them corn, in jamaica they said its bad to give them corn everyday, mix with grains. how do you mix your feed. I would love your feed back. thanks

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Wow... I'm not sure what to say! I'm so sorry to hear about your feed guy! We take for granted our personal safety here in Canada... As for your feed, is there any feed nutritionists around that could balance a ration with the feed that you buy? Even just having the proper vitamins and minerals will help immensely. If they sell you feed, they should be able to provide you with information (at least they do up here...) I feed a total mixed ration (TMR) of haylage, dry corn, soybean meal (to the nursing ewes), and mineral. I often feed corn silage as well in this mix. As for the lambs, when they are with mom, they get a prepared pellet that I get delivered in. The finishing lambs get an 80:20 mix of dry whole corn and 39% supplement (that has a premix of minerals in it). The lambing gate has different holes to make it adjustable... So as the lamb gets bigger, you can widen out the space... I'm not sure of actual measurement, but I will try to remember to do that at barn!

@SandiBrock 6 жыл бұрын

Also, here is a video I did with my feed guy... maybe that explains my feed better! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/md9hjZSIy76dg5s.html

@ishfaqahmad2425 6 жыл бұрын

Dear Sandra I need some help about my farm

@bickabraham2397 Жыл бұрын

Great video but to much TMI. Probably great for those involved with sheep .

@jhutch1681 11 ай бұрын

I have nothing to do with sheep, but I found it all interesting :)

@MatheusHenrique-tb4ft 3 жыл бұрын

Olha o Instagram tem

@ishfaqahmad2425 6 жыл бұрын

Plz advise

@HoneyHollowHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I am trying to find goat farmers who don't treat their goats like sheep.

@rafburke7828 5 жыл бұрын

Lol!!! g

@ishfaqahmad2425 6 жыл бұрын

can u plz replay Sandi

@loriunderwood256 3 жыл бұрын

You need to find another helper as soon as you possibly can. you can not do everything yourself. You are totally great but you are not superwoman (close though).