Strike 2020

[Jerry]

We are off here. Two ewes clipped just now.

Crovect and shears perm featureOn quad bike now sadly.

 

[beardface]

Thinking of getting a cordless set, what brand you running? Any good?

 

[Northeastfarmer]

I know we’ve been locked down a while but didn’t realise it was 900 years...

 

[Jerry]

Thinking of getting a cordless set, what brand you running? Any good?

Mine are longhorn razor. They are ok but get hot in the hand. I got to send mine back fir replacement.

I think you can get unbranded clippers the same on eBay for less.

 

[sticky]

I had three tegs on Monday with a small patch each but they were dirty.

 

[Northern territory]

We are off here. Two ewes clipped just now.

Crovect and shears perm featureOn quad bike now sadly.

Where do you get those holder things for the clippers. Could do with one.

 

[andybk]

i sheared my replacement hoggs this week , no maggots but eggs were there on a few that werent crutched , bit of rain and bang were off , .local downland rep said they have sold a lot more pour on this year , many flocks going to treat and shear later .

 

[Jerry]

Where do you get those holder things for the clippers. Could do with one.

Came with the clippers as a set.

 

[Northern territory]

Ok, I bought some clippers off ebay for a couple of hundred. Used them for cattle so far , seem ok.

 

[Northern territory]

i sheared my replacement hoggs this week , no maggots but eggs were there on a few that werent crutched , bit of rain and bang were off , .local downland rep said they have sold a lot more pour on this year , many flocks going to treat and shear later .

What’s the main reason behind shearing later. Thought I was a bit early on ours last year but do seem to get strike earlier nowadays.

 

[Mc115reed]

What’s the main reason behind shearing later. Thought I was a bit early on ours last year but do seem to get strike earlier nowadays.

My shearer booked for 10th of may hoping they’ll hold on but have a few dirty arses about as they’re on strong grass ..

 

[PSQ]

What’s the first symptom of fly strike that you notice when looking sheep?
I ask because I’ve got half a dozen tups on a grass park behind the house and I’m trying to keep an eye on them.

 

[spin cycle]

edit quoted wrong message ...this is FAO PSQ

quite often turn their heads back and nibble as if trying to get something

set away from group miserable.....possibly rubbing agin fence or something

run around then stop...stamp feet...agitated.......though heat can make them do this also

 

[Jerry]

What’s the first symptom of fly strike that you notice when looking sheep?
I ask because I’ve got half a dozen tups on a grass park behind the house and I’m trying to keep an eye on them.

tail flicking. Biting themselves. Stained wool. Ewe look grumpy

 

[Poorbuthappy]

Had a couple very dirty hogs with some when I docked them off. 1 they'd really bitten in deep too.

 

[Spuddler]

There is also that noticeable smell which gets you looking

 

[PSQ]

Thanks for you replies, it’s a bit of an education for an arable farmer.

 

[andybk]

What’s the main reason behind shearing later. Thought I was a bit early on ours last year but do seem to get strike earlier nowadays.

shortage of shearers early , is reason , so some using crovect to take pressure off getting them fitted in with the gangs,
im more worried loosing them on backs when we get a shower , though landlords are walking daily keeping eye out , im not doing lactating ewes yet could still get a chill + mastitis so mid may soon enough for them

 

[andybk]

tail flicking. Biting themselves. Stained wool. Ewe look grumpy

tucked up tight to hedges ,

 

[Nithsdale]

I can see this summer being as bad... or sadly, worse... as last year.

I've sprayed the Suffolk lambs with Clik and tailed their mums and sprayed with Crovect already. Hopefully keep them right til I shear them early June