The Sheep Show Podcast with Jill & Andrew Noble
All things ovine, sheep farming and learning more about sheep and shepherding. Learn about breeding animals and being a sheep farmer. Brother and sister team across two hemispheres explore sheep with some sibling banter! Want more content to help you sheep well? Subscribe now for subscriber only content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/subscribe
Episodes
248 episodes
Listener Q&A and Andrew's ram shopping spree at Roscommon!
We love hearing from our listeners and in this episode we answer some interesting questions from listeners on routine hoof care for sheep and how and when to castrate lambs. Andrew recently attended the Irish Lanark society sale in ...
Dedicated to Dorpers with Barend Cronje
You all know that Andrew and I are obsessed with sheep, well we have nothing on Barend Cronje! He is so dedicated to his sheep we were both amazed. Barend is a third generation Dorper breeder and his dedication oozes from him! We hope you enjoy...
Assessing bone in sheep
Something we often overlook when assessing sheep is bone. So why is bone is crucial to breeding functional sheep and how exactly do you assess bone in sheep. Let's chat about all things bone!
Weaning - should you or should you not!?
What is weaning and why do it at all? If you are going to wean then how do you do it and what do you need to get prepared and organised before you start weaning? Weaning can be a useful tool but it's not always possible or practical...
How to decide what ewe lambs to keep
Ever wanted to make selection decisions with your ewe lambs? How many should you keep? what ones should you keep? What data should you be looking at and what to notice as a visual assessment when selecting ewe lambs as replacements in your floc...
Horned sheep v the world!
So what do we get with a horned sheep? Is it more than a sheep with a set of handle bars? In this episode we explore the amazing traits that we believe come with a horned sheep from hardiness to maternal instincts and the longevity there is so ...
Lambing 2026 part 4 - the final installment!
So lambing is almost over for 2026 and this episode takes you through a crazy and challenging week of lambing here in Gippsland. Again some amazing tips and stories for you. Key message - get yourself a prolapse halter!
Lambing 2026 part 3
We are still going! More lambing adventures with both of us in Gippsland! Lots of amazing tips and trials as usual - enjoy!
Lambing 2026 part 2
So the lambing saga continues with Andrew in the flesh! Let's chat about how it is going and in this episode we explore one of these most challenging lambing experiences ever!
Lambing 2026 part 1
So the ever anticipated lambing! Being a quarter way through and experiencing a few interesting events so far let's have a chat about all things lambing in Australia Winter 2026. Enjoy!
Bull about sheep - busting sheep myths!
We've all heard stuff about sheep, that are the stupid, they only need grass to exist and so much more. In this fun filled episode we bust some myths and discuss some bull that what we hear about sheep! Enjoy!
Reading your paddocks from the gate - the art of assesing pasture for sheep grazing
In this episode we explore what to look at and how to look at grass. Some tips and techniques to assess pasture for sheep so we can make decisions that will help the sheep, soil and our sanity!
The art of flockmanship - what to look for when you are looking at your flock
How do you check your sheep? What do you check for? What strategies might be good and what decisions can you make when you are doing your regular checks of your flock. This episode explores the art of flockmanship from how to walk into a paddoc...
Feeding sheep over winter - what are the choices and options
So most of us have a pinch point with feeding sheep and we have to make some decisions and choices with feed. So what are the choices and options and what are the pros and cons for you. Even if it's not winter where you are you may need to supp...
The psychology of farming - why do we do it!!?
Is farming a calling? Why do we do it when it sometimes it feels like the craziest thing which makes no sense? That's the psychology of farming! In this episode we explore why we farm and what keeps us farming. What keeps you farming??
The one where we help Andrew decide what to look for in a new ram!
Dilemmas, dilemmas!! How to do decide what to focus on when you are shopping for a new ram. We explore this dilemma from two angles, a commercial/terminal ram decision and a stud/seedstock/pure breed/maternal decision. So regardless of what you...
The Victorian Sheep Show 2026 - what you can expect!
In this episode I (solo Jill) chat with a few very special sheep folk from Ballarat in Victoria to highlight the upcoming Victorian Sheep Show on June 21, Emily Cook from Ballarat Grammar School and James Knight from Lansdale Southdown St...
Is your grass sheep sick? Pasture managememt for all seasons.
Pasture management is a profit driver in your sheep enterprise so how do you manage grass when the weather is uncontrollable? In this episode we explore some grass and pasture management approaches and how to avoid your grass becoming sheep sic...
How does a sheep enterprise stack up on returns $$$
So Andrew and I have explored our returns per acre on our farms but how do sheep stack up against other farming enterprises in terms of returns per acre and $$. We used a 50 acre farm in South Gippsland in Australia which is quite similar to so...
Pregnancy scanning mixed emotions 2026
So it's Jill's turn to preg scan her sheep and firstly find out how many sheep she has! Mixed emotions in this scan and some things to reflect on for next year as always. Enjoy this episode and let us know if you are preg scanning your ewes and...
Finishing lambs - is it worth it?
So the dilemma, should I hold or sell? In this episode we are exploring what business are we in? We know we can't do everything or at least we can't do everything well on our farms so what decisions do we make when we wean our lambs - do we kee...
Smart shepherding when you are solo sheeping
So what happens when you are on your own and you have to do sheep stuff? In this ep we explore the jobs we need to do and how to manage them when you are solo sheeping and solo farming. Some tips and tricks from us but we'd love to hear yours! ...
Farming philosophies - organic, conventional, traditional, regenerative
What are the pros and cons according to the world of Andrew and Jill of these different farming approaches. What do they all look like and what challenges might they all have in a changing world of farming and sheep farming when farming can be ...
Sheep Farm Economics: what to measure and what sort of numbers to track
If your ewes paid the rent what would they need to generate to cover that cost, what do you generate per acre and we are not talking stock rates here. In this episode we explore several economic equations that work for us and that m...
Lamb (and red meat) is a super food! Jill becomes a red meat ambassador!
Who knew! Red meat and lamb is protein packed, nutrient dense and good for us! In this chatty ep we explore Jill's new role as an Meat and Livestock Australian Red Meat Ambassador and what bang for our buck we get when we consume la...