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    The right feed for my new lambs/sheep...

    Thanks. I will check on that. Also, do you use medicated or non medicated?
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    The right feed for my new lambs/sheep...

    Hello. Got my new lambs and they are adjusting well. My brother in law has been raising the babydolls for about 20 years and has been feeding them a feed from Browns in Pennsylvania. It has molasses, oats, and other stuff. The sheep love it. Unfortunately it is only sold in PA and NJ which is...
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    Getting my new BabyDoll Eses next week!!

    Hello: So my new BabyDoll Ewes are ready to go and am picking them up next week. Been doing a lot of research since I am new to this, but probably too much reading because there a million opinions... So my questions are: What do you prefer to use for their feed and water buckets? They have a...
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    First time sheep owner!!

    Thanks for the input. I can move the feed elsewhere to give more room. They will be in pasture during the day and will mainly be in the pen at night. Why does the ram need to be separate? The person I'm getting them from has had sheep for about 15 years or more and I never saw a separate area...
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    First time sheep owner!!

    Hello: I have been tossing around getting sheep for a little while now, well my brother-in-law is giving me 2 baby Southdown Babydoll Sheep. I am getting ready to put up a pen and expand my pasture area. I will also be getting a Ram at some point. My question is: I am building a 12' x 16'...
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    New to BackYardHerds

    Hello All: My name is Mike and I am new to the forum and am looking forward to all of the valuable info and insight from the members! I live in south/central Virginia and will be getting sheep soon. Will be posting some questions real soon! Thank you all in advance for your help.
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