What you need to know to keep sheep
Take the stress out of caring for sheep with practical advice from NZ-based experts
Sheep are easier to handle than cattle
The setup costs are low
There are specific health issues you need to be aware of and watch for
They need regular husbandry procedures
If you get set up right, your life will be much easier
They can provide milk and meat if you're so inclined
In this course you will discover:
How to choose the perfect sheep for you and your block, whether you want meat, wool, milk or pets
How to create the ideal environment for you and your sheep to live together safely
What the mob needs to feel safe so you can manage them easily and without stress
The magic trick which makes moving sheep a breeze - take the hassle out of your life!
The one thing you must do when sheep are young to avoid problems later in life
Tips on catching, holding and tipping - how to make it easy and safe
How to prepare for shearing - simple tricks to keep it easy
...and much more...
Everything you need is included
Video lessons
Join Sez the vet as she shares with you advice and tips about all aspects of farming sheep on a lifestyle block in New Zealand.
Coursebooks
Each module comes with a downloadable coursebook - no need to take notes!
Extras
We have helpful handouts, fun quizzes and some cool memes to share too!
Meet Your Instructor
Dr Sez
Lifestyle veterinarian
Dr Sez is a lifestyle block vet, with a passion for caring for the backyard farm pet.
Born and raised on a lifestyle block, she grew up around goats, sheep, chooks, horses and more, developing a passion for caring for and bettering the welfare of our farm animals from a young age.
Dr Sez initially studied animal behaviour, further fuelling her passion, before returning to New Zealand to become a qualified vet. She now works with the many lifestyle blocks of the South Auckland region and runs the YouTube channel ‘Sez the Vet’, airing interesting and topical weekly episodes on the health of your farm animals.
What we cover:
Welcome
A message from your instructor Sez
How to use this course
Please answer a few quick questions to help us help you
Module 1 - Getting Started
First things first
Talk like a farmer
Legal responsibilities
What you need to provide
What's the plan?
What breed would suit your block?
Buying - how, where and how many?
How are you feeling so far?
Sheep M1 - Coursebook
Module 2 - Set up to succeed
What we'll cover
Fencing
Yards
Equipment
A few questions
Sheep M2 - Coursebook
Module 3 - Nutrition
Introduction to nutrition
How the rumen works and why you need to know
Building blocks of nutrition
Practical feeding
Feeding lambs
Test your knowledge
Sheep M3 - Coursebook
Module 4 - Behaviour
Behaviour
Sheep senses
Aging sheep by their teeth
Normal behaviour
Social cues
Handling sheep
Holding & tipping sheep
Making friends
Sheep M4 - Coursebook
Test your sheep know-how
Module 5 - Husbandry
Husbandry
Examining your sheep
Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
Body Condition Scoring sheep
Lamb care
Worms & drenching
Shearing, flystrike & foot care
Anatomy of the sheep hoof
When to call the vet
Sheep M5 - Coursebook
Test your husbandry know-how
Module 6 - Production
Production
Meat
Selling livestock
Milk
Wool
Sheep M6 - Coursebook
That's it!
Please tell us how we did
Extras
NRM Sheep & Lamb Guide
Fast facts on sheep
Catching and tipping sheep
Hoof trimming sheep
Crutching sheep
Testimonials
I highly recommend the LSB courses
I realised that having good information in one location from someone I can trust was far better than constantly trying to find information.
The other good thing about the courses is that they are New Zealand based and therefore the information is relevant to me.
I have found the courses to be very informative. They not only cover topics that help you keep your animals happy and healthy but also cover legal requirements which, when it comes to cattle, are very important to know.
by Katie
Really helpful tips, especially the visuals or videos attached
Really great, love how it is broken into smaller modules and can work on at your own pace. Really helpful tips, especially the visuals or videos attached.
Since completing the course we have added shelter for the flock, a foot trough in the yards and a ramp for getting sheep onto a trailer all which have made it easier to manage the animals.
It's a very easy and informative way to learn a lot about your animals or even if you are considering getting some it will give you a good idea of what to expect.
by Cam
The course was even better than I had hoped for.
Very easy to follow and quite comprehensive. It covers so much and some topics that I hadn’t though of or found much info on.
Being able to go back and redo parts of the course is very helpful plus the fact that I can go back at anytime and refresh my memory is most helpful…at my age 😊
The course is great for new herd owners and also, I believe that experienced herd owners will find a few things in it that they might have forgotten or not known.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone who owns or plans to own cattle.
by Richard
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