Excellent video! We use copper sulphate solution once every 2 months successfully. The worms don’t become immune and it costs Pennie’s.

@RetreatLearn

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Interesting. Do you have any issues with copper poisoning?

@spoolsandbobbins

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@@RetreatLearn none, but I’m not sure why. I’m assuming copper sulphate is different from just copper. I’ve read a couple university papers on this but find them hard to follow. But I trust their tests as well as friends who’ve been using this method for years. It’s still a chemical but we’re just starting out and learning lots. Parasites can be challenging…

@rogeratkinson7209

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@@spoolsandbobbins Copper is really a chemical element. If it works keep using it - good luck and keep us posted.

@estellearvidson2

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This sounds interesting. Do you buy this solution or make your own recipe. If so would you share this recipe and the dose you give please

@rogeratkinson7209

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Heidi. yes !! please share your recipe. Thank you.

Which wormer works best for barber pole worms? Thanks for information

@RetreatLearn

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Barber pole has developed a resistence to Ivermectin so I would stear clear of that one. Prohibit is very effective but can be difficult to use in small flocks because of mixing requirements. My choice is Cydectin as it is effective and easier to use in small flocks.

@drewk5929

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@@RetreatLearn thank you much appreciated

@spoolsandbobbins

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Copper sulphate hands down.

@drewk5929

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@@spoolsandbobbins how much do you drench? Thanks

What minerals do you give the sheep?

@RetreatLearn

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I like the Premier1 mineral mix that I add to 50 pounds of plain salt.

How might I go about getting a lil sample of wool to see if I am allergic 😁 (as I am allergic to wool clothing) and want sheep.

@RetreatLearn

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This time of year it would be pretty easy as they are shedding. Visit any farm that has hair sheep and it will be on every fence post and barn wall! If you are local to me I"m happy to give you some. It is different than wool so it would be interesting to see if you are allergic or not.

@opencarrysherry

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@@RetreatLearn I really would like to spin the wool ….their is someone very near me that has a few…but I feel odd to. Knock on their door “ hello, can I sniff your sheep” lol..I am in WV.

@opencarrysherry

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@@RetreatLearn o I had read that commercial wool is treated with so many chemicals which may be why I am allergic??? ( I am a tailor and working with wool clothes afterwards I am sneezing and nose running for weeks after)

@RetreatLearn

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@@opencarrysherry See if you can find someone with wool sheep. There are typically wool festivals for each area -- that may be a good place to start.