[make.do.farm.vt]

context: caring for the farm owner's flock of North County Cheviots while working towards farm ownership. flock has been certified organic since 2008 and very hands-off. no culling until we started managing in October 2024.

we sheared the sheep ahead of lambing. sheep had lice so I've been treating with Pyganic (3oz:1 gal) as a spray.

after two treatments we noticed small bald spots on a few sheep. we weren't sure if this is from the lice, or wool slip due to stress? the sheep are practically feral and we've had to be pretty hands on during lambing to save the little ones.

one pregnant ewe has especially bad bald spots.

any recommendations what we can do for her? she's in good condition otherwise, not skinny and thankfully we're heading into warmer weather.

thanks!

[Fleecewife]

Could that be healed fly strike?