Author: Rose
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First Lambs!
Here are the first lambs of the season! Bron had a nice ram lamb weighing nine pounds. It was out, dry, and nursed when we got there this morning. Belinda had a pair of twin ram lambs weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces and 7 pounds 13 ounces, respectively. One had a leg back but was Continue reading
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Snow, Still No Lambs
We were greeted this morning by snow on the ground. No lambs yet! The snow should melt by the end of the day, as it’s supposed to get up into the low 60s by this afternoon. Continue reading
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Woolly Beach Balls and a Garden Attempt
We still don’t have any lambs, but as you can see, we do have some very round sheep. This is Desert Weyr Tanwen. She had twins her first year, but only a single last year. I suspect she’s carrying twins again this year due to her size. I have a very black thumb, but I Continue reading
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On Pasture With Big Bales of Hay
Today, we got the pregnant ewes out into pastures where they can lamb. The grass is still not very high, so we put out some hay. We got three round bales to try. They’re smaller than some – only four feet wide and 1,000 pounds each. Ken can move them with the tractor without a Continue reading
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Lawn Mowers
The snow has all melted, and things have dried out enough to get the pregnant ewes out. They needed their spring dewormer. Afterward, as a treat, they got to be lawn mowers around the guesthouse and shop. I sat under the shop porch and watched while reading the mail. They spend a lot of time Continue reading
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Sheep Nests and New Furnace
Our sheep dig nests in the bedding pack and sleep there. No lamb eggs this year for Easter, though. Here’s one of our ewes on her nest. We also got the last bit of the west divider fence done today. We still have to fix the top section that goes over the gated pipes, but Continue reading
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Goodbye, Old Truck
We sold our old 1951 Dodge truck today. At one time, I had aspirations of restoring it, but reality set in later. I know I’ll never have the time or skills to do so myself. The new owner restores cars as a hobby, and he’s promised to come back when it’s all done and take Continue reading
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We Have Combed Tops!
We’ve gotten back a huge order of lovely combed tops. This is some amazing wool! I’m so excited that I had to start spinning some myself. It’s spinning up really nicely. Continue reading
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Snow and Mud
First, we had snow. Then it melted and we had mud, and now it’s snowing again. It’s also been very cold – much colder than normal. I have no idea how our apple blooms are doing. The buds are still tight, so I hope they weather the cold okay. Continue reading
