This role of Sheep Farmer involves clearing and collecting brush and debris, handling and caring for livestock, and monitoring animal health. Responsibilities include managing feed inventory, maintaining farm machinery, equipment, and buildings, and performing general farm duties to ensure smooth farm operations.
Full Job Description of Sheep Farmer
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
- Handling animals
- Manage feed inventory activities
- Monitoring animal health
- Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
- Perform general farm duties
- Handle and care for livestock
- Feeding and Watering:Ensuring sheep have access to sufficient and appropriate food and water, which may involve grazing management, supplemental feeding, and water source maintenance.
- Pasture Management:Rotating pastures to maintain healthy grazing areas, prevent overgrazing, and control weeds.
- Breeding and Lambing:Managing the breeding program, supervising lambing, and ensuring the health and well-being of both ewes and lambs.
- Health Management:Monitoring sheep for signs of illness or injury, administering vaccinations and treatments, and working with a veterinarian when necessary.
- Shearing:Preparing sheep for shearing, ensuring proper shearing techniques, and handling wool.
- Foot Rot Management:Regularly inspecting and treating sheep for foot rot and other hoof problems.
- Parasite Control:Implementing strategies to control internal and external parasites.
What are we looking for Sheep Farmer
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
Screening Questions
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Green Job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
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