We are now in that last calm period of winter before the major storm of spring work hits. We shear the flock on the 28th of March, and that is the start of the busy season. After shearing, we have to get our federal flock inspections done, vaccinate all the sheep, trim toes on any we missed during winter, and get the irrigation and pastures ready for sheep. We could start lambing as early as April 22nd, and the ewes have to be out on pasture by then.
For now, though, the ewes are getting fat and sassy. The rams are fighting less and less, and the yearlings are starting to look and act like adult sheep.
We’re hoping for more snow, or our water will be very short for the year. Right now, though, things are clear and nearly dry, and most of the major mud is gone.