Vaccinations, Deworming, Halter Breaking & Building a Routine: First Steps at Home

Vaccinations, Deworming, Halter Breaking & Building a Routine: First Steps at Home

You wrote the check. You loaded them up. Now what? Episode four of the Drench Line Podcast picks up exactly where episode three left off — Sam Silvers and Logan Newsom are walking you through everything that happens from the moment you back up to the pens and unload that new animal to the point where you've got a routine locked in and things are rolling. The guys kick things off with what they consider the foundation of a good start: stress management. New environment, new dirt, new weather, new pen mates — it all adds up fast. And when those first dominoes fall, you can find yourself chasing problems all summer long. Sam and Logan break down how to get ahead of it with a smart day-one protocol covering the six things they're thinking about right out of the trailer: cocci, respiratory issues, external parasites like heel mites, CDT vaccination, internal parasites, and ear ticks. From there, the conversation dives into product-specific talk — CDT boosters, Dectomax, Safeguard, Valbazen, Cydectin, nasal vaccines, Rumensin in the feed, Corid, and the Liquid Boost and Hydro Boost products they run through their medicators year-round. As always, they remind listeners: consult your veterinarian before doing anything.  The episode also covers halter breaking step by step, the importance of starting young and starting slow, building a daily routine that actually fits your family's schedule, getting animals introduced to the treadmill early, and why weight tracking throughout the year pays off when things start moving in the fall. Sam and Logan close with the biggest mistake families make in the first seven days — and let's just say "dumbassery" becomes an official podcast term. Listener Q&A wraps things up with Abigail asking about drenching protocol at summer jackpots — and the answer might surprise you. Have questions about your sheep or goat project? Submit them at drenchline.com

How to Select Your Show Sheep: From the Basics to the Bells & Whistles

Episode three of the Drench Line podcast picks up right where the selection conversation left off. Hosts Sam Silvers and Logan Newsom are deep in project buying season, recording live from Texas Tech University ahead of the 806 Live sale, and they're getting real about what it actually takes to find the right animal — from first glance in the pen all the way to signing the check. What needs to catch your eye when walking into a pen of lambs? They think body shape, forearm, and big pins. Not complicated, but non-negotiable. The conversation also covers what separates a $3,500 sheep from a $15,000 one — AKA the bells and whistles. They give their honest thoughts on leg hair as an indicator of care, chest depth and chest-to-flank ratio, touch quality, and color. Logan and Sam also hit the one absolute deal-breakers that send them walking: chest width and bad hind leg structure. The guys dive into gut instinct versus checklist buying, and how rising prices in the show livestock industry have pushed even the most instinct-driven buyers toward doing their homework. Sam shares his three gut-check questions before committing to an animal, and Logan explains his hunter-gatherer approach to stocking a barn full of options for multiple families and multiple shows. To close, they tackle listener Q&A — covering whether to feed hay (and what kind) from Samantha, fine blades versus surgical blades for a Southdown from Chance, and the great chain halter vs. rope halter debate. Spoiler: rope halters don't have many fans in this room. Looking at you, #ropehaltercrew. Whether you're a seasoned Texas major show family or a first-time stock show dad just trying to figure it all out, this episode is loaded with practical, honest advice straight from two guys living it every day. Submit your questions and find more at drenchline.com

Have a Plan: Selecting Your First Show Animal & Surviving Your First Live Sale

Sam and Logan are back for Episode 2 of the Drench Line, and they're getting right into it — this week is all about the buying process, from that very first conversation with a breeder all the way to pulling into your driveway with an animal in the trailer. The guys kick things off talking about what it actually looks like when a new family walks onto the property looking to buy their first show lamb or goat. Spoiler: the number one question breeders get isn't about genetics or bloodlines — it's about price. And while that's completely understandable, Sam and Logan both agree the more important conversation is about goals. What are you trying to accomplish? Who's judging? What show are you shoping for, and when? That dialogue between buyer and breeder is where the right animal gets found — and where families get set up for success instead of disappointment. From there, they dive into what it looks like to walk into a live sale as a first-time buyer. It's exciting, it's fast, and it can get expensive in a hurry if you don't have a plan. The guys break down exactly what that plan should look like: preview the animals beforehand, take notes, know your budget before you walk through the door, and — don't forget — have a way to haul your animal home. You'd be surprised. They also talk about the value of unbiased previews, why talking to the breeder before you bid can be a game changer, and what to do the moment that new animal arrives at your place (hint: CDT, wormer, vaccinations and a coccidia program are a good start). They wrap up teasing what's coming in future episodes — including a deep dive into why show animals cost what they cost, how IVF and flush programs play into pricing, and why the most expensive animal in the pen isn't always the right one for your kid. No question is a dumb question. Submit them on www.drenchline.com.

Welcome to the Drench Line: Two Show Dads, A Lot of Mistakes, and One Very Deep Hole in Eden, Texas

Every podcast has to start somewhere — and for the Drench Line, it starts exactly the way it should: two guys from the show barn, a story about digging a hole, and a whole lot of honesty about what it actually takes to navigate the show sheep and goat world. Sam Silvers and Logan Newsom are the first to admit this is their first rodeo when it comes to podcasting. But when it comes to show livestock? Between the two of them, they've got decades of showing, feeding, fitting, judging, and yes — making just about every mistake in the book.  In this debut episode, Sam and Logan introduce themselves, tell the story of how they first met working summers for Rex Stultz in Eden, Texas, and lay out exactly what the Drench Line is going to be — raw, honest, and built for the families who need real answers from people who've actually been there. Here's what they get into: * Sam's road from Salado to South Plains to Texas Tech, a two-year stint in the U.S. Border Patrol, and his current role with BioZyme Inc. * Logan's journey from the Texas Panhandle to Angelo State football to full-time sheep producer * The infamous eight-foot hole they dug in Eden — and the mystery of filling it back in * Why sheep and goats are the perfect first livestock project for young exhibitors * What the Drench Line is really about: bridging the gap for first-time families who don't always know who to ask Sam and Logan are quick to say this show will only get better from here — and we believe them. Episode 2 is already going to be a problem: they're tackling how to pick out your show animal, and they already know they won't agree on a single thing. Hit follow so you don't miss it. 🐑 * 00:00 — Welcome to the Drench Line: Introducing the Show * 00:30 — Sam Silvers: Salado, Eden, South Plains & Texas Tech * 01:30 — Sam's Time in the U.S. Border Patrol — a Side Most People Don't Know * 02:00 — Logan Newsom: Texas Panhandle, Angelo State Football & Full-Time Sheep Producer * 03:30 — How Sam and Logan First Met at Rex Stultz's in Eden, Texas * 05:00 — The Hole Story: Rex Made Them Dig It — Then Made Them Fill It Back Up * 06:45 — Now They're Show Dads — and Their Boys Are Best Friends at the Stock Shows * 07:30 — Why Sheep and Goats Are the Perfect First Project for Young Exhibitors * 09:00 — What the Drench Line Is Really About: Honest Answers for Real Families * 10:30 — "I've Made Every Mistake in the Book" — Why That Matters More Than Being the Smartest Guy in the Room * 12:00 — Coffee Thoughts and Tapping Into Industry Knowledge * 13:00 — Future Episodes and Guests — Reaching Out to the People They Lean On * 13:30 — Next Episode Preview: Picking Out Your Show Animal (They Already Know They Won't Agree)