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Even More Snow!

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It’s already May, and we’re STILL getting snow. This is unusual, even for us. Most spring snows melt the same day. As things stand, we’re feeding out a lot more hay on pasture to make sure the sheep stay warm. Even the dandelions are confused by this weather.

A single dandelion bloom looks out of place in the snow.

By late afternoon, it had fortunately started melting. Here’s Orange taking the opportunity for a fresh drink, and Becky in front where her sheep are.

Orange the cat is taking a drink of fresh snow melt.
Becky the livestock guardian dog stands next to the fence in her pasture.
A look at the apple orchard pasture covered in a layer of snow.
Another look a the snow in the apple orchard.

Here are some of our 2010 lambs who were born during this crazy weather.

A pair of black lambs lie together in the grass.
A single lamb poses for the camera.
An ewe lays next to her young lamb.

Some views of Coal Peak and Mt. Lamborn, covered in snow.

A view of Coal Peak.
A look at Mount Lamborn.