Taking Stock

At least once a week we try and get around the stock to see what condition they are in, check the dams and assess the amount of feed they have. I usually do this on a motorbike as it means you can push the mob a little and see how they respond, which gives you an idea of their condition. 

Summer time means we increase the amount of times we 'eyeball' the stock and dams, as the feed is lower and there's no rain to increase water levels. This way we don't end up with sheep stuck in sticky mud at the edges of the dams as the water level drops!

In winter time we try to make sure they are in good condition as they will be lambing in July/August. Healthy ewes means healthy lambs! Which is where the dung samples I've mentioned earlier come in.

The only problem with checking sheep on the Honda 230 is that your legs get really wet from the early morning dew!!