Schieck Livestock

08/28/2024

Pure Australian Kelpie pups, are going to make strong sheep or cattle motivators. Will be ready to go first of October. Five available, males and females. Parents work, mother is very strong eyed and strong, father is medium eyed, both use presence and position but have grip when needed.
Working homes only.
Located by Two Hills AB
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07/26/2024

We have 4 female pups left in our litter, and can't figure out how they are still kicking around with their looks and breeding!? They are going to make wicked good cattle or sheep dogs, whatever direction you want to take them, and are old enough to get started training.
Feel free to share this post if you think you might know of anyone looking for a working dog that will be as eye catching as it is handy!

To working ranch/farm homes only! Australian Shepherd x Hanging Tree pups (3/4 Aussie, 1/4 HT), out of strong working lines and proven parents. First and second shots and dewormer, ready to get started on their training. These girls are smart as a whip and will make strong stockdogs for cattle or sh...

05/03/2024

We had a surprise litter of pups this week. Sage had 7 beautiful pups what will be looking for working homes in June! Hanging Tree cross

04/15/2024

04/11/2024

03/31/2024

Happy Easter!

02/12/2024

02/12/2024

We have a couple of openings for customer horses over the next couple of months. If you are wanting some cow work, roping, legging up, refreshing, or c**t starting, shoot us a message.

01/24/2023

A very appropriate poem about lambing time

Lambs by Darrell Holden A cowboy poem

12/15/2022

A blog about ranching in Alberta, (Canada) sheep, cattle, livestock guardian dogs, sarplaninac, border collies predators and wildlife.

07/31/2022

What makes wool so special?

Wool's physical cell structure is complex. Each layer has a function.

This unique structure gives wool its natural ability to breathe, absorbing and releasing humidity. That's how wool is capable of adjusting to situations, keeping you warm when the weather is cool, and cool when the weather is warm.

In addition wool is super safe. Wool's high water and nitrogen content make it naturally flame retardant.

And wool absorbs unhealthy carbons in the atmosphere providing a better environment – especially indoors.

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07/19/2022

The Shepherd’s Plaid (or Shepherd's Maud) was a length of woven wool measuring three to four yards long and about a yard wide, that was woven and worn in the Scottish Borders and Northumbria (hence why the pattern is also referred to as the Border Tartan or the Northumbrian Tartan). The pattern was usually crosschecked bands of black and white wool as these were the colours of the natural, un-dyed sheep’s wool. They were used to protect both the shepherd and his (or her) lambs from the elements. Although the garment and crosschecked style had been common for many centuries, such garments were most popular from the 1840s onwards.

(This photograph originally comes from a book written by J.G. Martindale, called 'The Scottish Woollen Industry', published in 1954.)

Source link: https://darachcroft.com/news/shepherds-plaid-maud?fbclid=IwAR1dcnSgVzST59olxc5sJoY0ujeCGHUNkbNLO4z4a9YfNqcMcWEYKwhjLtI

06/27/2022

We have a couple of 🐑&🐄 motivators looking for employment. DOB April 15th, already showing strong working instincts.
Australian Shepherds, both ♀️, have first shots. Their sire is being used working 1500 sheep on pasture this summer, works both ends and does well on both cattle and sheep. Past litters are proven workers.
Pm for more info

06/27/2022

06/20/2022

05/10/2022

Still time to get your top ten list on why you are interested in Purebred registered Sheep! This is an exciting opportunity for youth sheep producers in Alberta! ASBA is offering a $500 purebred sheep purchase incentive. This can be used for the All Canada Classic, a provincial sale or private treaty. The lucky recipient will need to provide a copy of the transferred registration paper and a photo of their new animal. The deadline to provide your "top ten list" for consideration is May 16th, 2022! Be sure to include your age and your location in Alberta! For more information contact [email protected]

04/28/2022

Are you looking for your next ranch hand? We have three standard Aussie ♀️ that will be looking for employment come July. Sire is used on sheep and cattle in both a pasture, auction mart and yard setting. Videos available upon request.

03/16/2022

Some days 😆

02/08/2022

Looking for your next right hand helper? This ♂️ Texas Heeler (ACD x Australian Shepherd) will be looking for employment mid February. Off of our strong working dogs Sassy and Ben, this little man will be able to work sheep or cattle, and will be your best friend. We kept his full sister from last litter, and she has a natural outrun and lift. Pm for more info

01/14/2022

The warm weather has the girls feeling frisky!

01/12/2022

Feel free to check out my YouTube channel and our playlist "Sheep Tips with Schieck Livestock". https://youtube.com/channel/UCtDSte7vIZY3LPAFFlbrW_A

Canadian sheep farmer and Alberta cowgirl. Co-owner of Schieck Livestock. Cowboy's wife. Follow our channel for helpful tips on practical sheep farming and i...

01/12/2022

01/09/2022

Lamb spam!
https://youtu.be/OyBMYFWsP-Y

Advice on getting birth weights and ensuring that your lambs have full bellies.

01/09/2022

A walk through the flock 😊 feel free to check out our YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/KuXqiiVh5Hg

A walk through the flock can tell you a lot about what is going on with your sheep. From knowing the normal behaviour of your ewes prior to lambing so you ca...

01/07/2022

And we are off and running! First lamb of the season 😁 This 9 lb ewe lamb is a Dorset x Southdown, and a good example of the commercial side of our flock.