But this size flock is great for fast rotations. For ideal pasture growth they reckon the sheep would spend just one day in a 20ha paddock, whereas the Woodwards' paddocks are about 40ha each. Scouring and worms are greatly prevented by such fast rotations. Culling the least healthy sheep also means natural health will prevail. Healthy-looking sheep have surprised them when faecal samples have shown a high worm count.
Healthy sheep can obviously handle worm infestations.
Earthworks on the farm have been installed with the purpose of achieving 'water balance' in the landscape. This is because excess water pushes salt up to the surface. In winter, their wet season, much waterlogging can occur if bush has been removed and natural drainage patterns have been disturbed. The Woodwards' interceptor banks are clay-sealed to hold rainfall where it falls on the slope. Waterlogging has been greatly reduced.