Quindalup Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Dose anybody grow sheep in conjunction with there tree plantations, or on there own or is the humidity and feed to much of a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayci Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Sheep/goats are living in bangkapi bangkok. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscot Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Any tips on how far apart to plant?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quindalup Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 We plant trees in rows 4 metres apart and trees every 3 metres down the row which equals 400 to the acre - 2.5 rai If the ground is low lying and wet use a 3 disk plough or similar to mound up the dirt in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Isn't it too hot for sheep here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache9441 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) I've had a few sheep, they do fine. Sheep like to browse just like Goats, they will browse your trees and everything else to about a Metre high and leave the grass alone. if the trees are tall and established then it's no problem. most people see sheep in a pastoral setting eating grass as far as the eye can see. no trees, no bushes, nothing but grass. The sheep made it that way, be careful Edited April 27, 2013 by apache9441 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I've had a few sheep, they do fine. Sheep like to browse just like Goats, they will browse your trees and everything else to about a Metre high and leave the grass alone. if the trees are tall and established then it's no problem. most people see sheep in a pastoral setting eating grass as far as the eye can see. no trees, no bushes, nothing but grass. The sheep made it that way, be careful What do you think about this then. Hua Hin 2013, "show sheep". Poor animals. They were too hot and there was no vegitation to browse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Any tips on how far apart to plant?? Do you think we should explain it to Quindalup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I know of several sheep stations here. I also have a friend that has a few and I asked him about shearing, he told me to get my own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I know of several sheep stations here. I also have a friend that has a few and I asked him about shearing, he told me to get my own. Ohw. Don't be so sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Any tips on how far apart to plant?? Do you think we should explain it to Quindalup? No, just sit quietly and smile ... Though I know that would be difficult to do. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieruss Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 hi all .mr dancealot you seam to have passion for the sheep .maybe i will get you some gumboots and have a farmers meeting in newzealand rgds russell:D Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 hi all .mr dancealot you seam to have passion for the sheep .maybe i will get you some gumboots and have a farmers meeting in newzealand rgds russell:D Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Even if you dont have my size, i feel i'll fit right in, Mr. Russel . Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscot Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Any tips on how far apart to plant?? Do you think we should explain it to Quindalup? No, just sit quietly and smile ... Though I know that would be difficult to do. . some things just best left alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Isn't it too hot for sheep here? Wouldn't be heat alone! The high humidity and disease is a major factor. My extended family have had a sheep station near Tipoburra (Broken Hill) NSW Australia for 3 generations now. Not many places on Earth hotter and more unforgiving than there and the sheep survive very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Isn't it too hot for sheep here? Wouldn't be heat alone! The high humidity and disease is a major factor. My extended family have had a sheep station near Tipoburra (Broken Hill) NSW Australia for 3 generations now. Not many places on Earth hotter and more unforgiving than there and the sheep survive very well. Incredible! Mr. Bdenner I guess the thick coat works also for keeping the heat out. Didn't realize this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Friend of mine ran a few head of sheep in the high humidity area. He told about noticing the wool turning a green color, upon closer look, the grass/weed seeds were sprouting from the wool. As he noted another expermental failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IsaanAussie Posted April 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2013 hi all .mr dancealot you seam to have passion for the sheep .maybe i will get you some gumboots and have a farmers meeting in newzealand rgds russell:D Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Come on Russ,Fess up... See Russ is yet to decide what he wants to do in Thailand. He talked about sheep and many other things. On the way back to OZ he stopped in New Zealand to check out a lead he got in Thailand. Into a taxi and off to the sheep station (farm). But they offshot the turning so Russ says to the cabby, "Can you make a U turn?". The Kiwi responded,"Man I can make her eyes water!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieruss Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 hi tony .that would be make its eyes pop but im glade where on the same page (sheep in isaan beware)! rgdsrussell Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Just discovered happy sheep in Thailand! http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/612480-farm-photos/page-20#entry6335037 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Just discovered happy sheep in Thailand! http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/612480-farm-photos/page-20#entry6335037 They do not look too happy on floorboards all day, no green pasture to frollic in and lay in wait with come hither look for kiwi farming gents. Another sheep station http://www.sheeplandkhaoyai.com/main.asp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Just discovered happy sheep in Thailand! http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/612480-farm-photos/page-20#entry6335037 They do not look too happy on floorboards all day, no green pasture to frollic in and lay in wait with come hither look for kiwi farming gents. Another sheep station http://www.sheeplandkhaoyai.com/main.asp Wonderful! I would like to go there. This has just been aded to my to do list in Thailand! Have you ever been there? Edited April 29, 2013 by Dancealot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Just discovered happy sheep in Thailand! http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/612480-farm-photos/page-20#entry6335037 They do not look too happy on floorboards all day, no green pasture to frollic in and lay in wait with come hither look for kiwi farming gents. Another sheep station http://www.sheeplandkhaoyai.com/main.asp Wonderful! I would like to go there. This has just been aded to my to do list in Thailand! Have you ever been there? Yes, I have been in many a field with cute sheep and the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice555 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Hello All, there's suppose to be some there at the Jan 8-12 2014 Ag Show in Korat, info posted on the ag shows/fairs in the PINNED section of the of the ag forum. rice555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim armstrong Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Ok Quindalup ignore all the gumboot jokes. There are some sheep in Thailand, but not many because of the humidity, the parasite problem and flies in the denser woolled varieties. If you live in the north where it's a bit cooler you have a better chance . You can graze them under trees, and unlike goats they don't climb as much and providing they have good grass they won't ringbark the trees like goats. You do need good fencing. Orchards are quite good with them, but they will sometimes get tangled if they are in full wool . Go for the breeds that are taller,have less wool on their legs, and look a bit more like goats. Goats are hardier and adapt better to different climates, but they are also wanderers and will climb over fences and eat just about anything including your favourite plants. Sheep will graze grass down to bare earth as like goats they only have a bottom set of teeth and will pull the short grass out. They thrive better where the grass is drier and there is more seed rather than green grass which often gives them the shits and has less nourishment. You will need to shear them once a year. and maybe drench them for worms if it's a wet year. I don't know how much land you have but start with a small number. PM me if you would like more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I've had a few sheep, they do fine. Sheep like to browse just like Goats, they will browse your trees and everything else to about a Metre high and leave the grass alone. if the trees are tall and established then it's no problem. most people see sheep in a pastoral setting eating grass as far as the eye can see. no trees, no bushes, nothing but grass. The sheep made it that way, be careful What do you think about this then. Hua Hin 2013, "show sheep". IMG_6334 (1000 x 562).jpg Poor animals. They were too hot and there was no vegitation to browse. It's called "grazing" not browsing. Move away from your computer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 hi all .mr dancealot you seam to have passion for the sheep .maybe i will get you some gumboots and have a farmers meeting in newzealand rgds russell:D Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app You must be of Greek origin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teletiger Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 hi all .mr dancealot you seam to have passion for the sheep .maybe i will get you some gumboots and have a farmers meeting in newzealand rgds russell:D Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app You must be of Greek origin No no, Greeks browse their chickens....allegedly. Regards, Christadoulou. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 hi all .mr dancealot you seam to have passion for the sheep .maybe i will get you some gumboots and have a farmers meeting in newzealand rgds russell:D Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app You must be of Greek origin No no, Greeks browse their chickens....allegedly. Regards, Christadoulou. You've still got the RIR's on your mind, this is the sheep thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 hi all .mr dancealot you seam to have passion for the sheep .maybe i will get you some gumboots and have a farmers meeting in newzealand rgds russell:D Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app You must be of Greek origin Funny, Canada So you can't be Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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