Rehoming Sheep in Queensland: Pet Lambs, Ewes and Wethers

Callan Groth

2 days ago

2 min read

That cute bottle-fed lamb has a way of turning into a full-sized sheep with opinions. If you need to find a new home for a pet sheep, ewe or wether in Queensland, here's what to sort out, and how we can help.

Before you rehome a sheep

Don't send one alone. Sheep are flock animals and get stressed on their own. If yours are a pair or a small mob, they're best rehomed together.
Know your breed. Woolly breeds need shearing every year and fly-strike checks; hair sheep like Dorpers shed on their own. Tell the new home which it is.
Share the health history. Age, vaccinations, drenching, feet and any past illness.
Check the paperwork. In Queensland, sheep need NLIS tags and a recorded movement when they change properties, and keepers need a biosecurity registration. The tagging rules have changed recently, so check Business Queensland or ask us.

Free sheep rehoming at Hidden Camp

Hidden Camp is a 169-acre family farm in Glenwood, QLD, between Gympie and Maryborough. We take in pet sheep, ewes and wethers for free, and they stay for life. Lots of grass, a flock to belong to and visitors who think they're the best thing on the farm.

Get in touch. Call or text Callan on 0478 116 143, or send us a message on our rescue and rehoming page.
Tell us about them. How many, breed, age, sex and a couple of photos help us check we have the right space.
Sort out the move. Drop-off is easiest. Callan can sometimes collect, depending on the animal, distance and timing.

Areas we help

We're in Glenwood, between Gympie and Maryborough, and regularly hear from people in Gympie, Tiaro, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. Further afield, like Brisbane or Bundaberg? Give us a bell and we'll see what we can do.

Need to rehome a sheep? Call or text Callan on 0478 116 143, or tell us about them here. It's free, and no judgement.