Niknak
New Member
Hi all, I'm new to sheep and looking for advice on feeding them. I only have 5, so very small scale and are and always will be pets. My grass is quite mossy and they have gone through most of the grass already. I do need to do some work on the quality of the grass. I'm feeding them hay every day as don't think they are getting enough otherwise. I have read loads online but there are so many different ways and opinions and most seem to relate specifically to lambing etc... which may not apply to me as not breeding. I'd like help on what I should be feeding and when / quantity and help with some of the terminology. Is it ok to feed hay daily throughout the year, should I be giving licks, what are concentrates, nuts, any treats? Sorry not being very precise! They are as tame as puppy dogs so don't need to feed to get them to come, they come when I call . Just want to make sure I keep them as healthy as possible and happy! If there is anything I haven't mentioned please tell me and forgive my ignorance! 4 wethers and 1 ewe, all nearly 6 months old. We're on creep / lamb mix at first but I weaned them off that a while ago, which they were not happy about! I am not worried about them at all just now, just want to prevent any future issues. Thanks!
if being fed are they still ok to stay on that size of land? I poo pick regularly so there doesn't end up more poo than grass! Am I bed too put out a full bale of hay and just let them munch ad lib? I have more land by the fencing is not sheep proof and to be honest I like having them near me. But as ever, it should be what's best for them.
