Category: Farm Life
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Hay Barn Reconfiguration
Now that we’ve made the transition to large square hay bales, we no longer need the backstop that the old hay stack wagon used to push the small bales up against. We’ve decided to take it down and see if we can move the sheep handling system into its place. That way, we can use… Continue reading
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Digging Out and Turkey Roosting
The gate into the ram pen is finally dug out. We mostly did it by hand. We also saw a turkey flock roosting in the trees on our way up the hill. Continue reading
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Even More Snow
We’re receiving even more snow. Ken has to plow every single day just to keep a path open. Even the yearling ewes are avoiding going out into their corral much. As you can see, the gate to the ram pen was drifted shut as well. We’ll have to shovel it out yet again to get… Continue reading
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More Snow!
This has been one of the snowiest winters we’ve had in a long time. The aisleways under the hay barn and the ram pens are totally filled with snow. It’s almost up to the eaves near the rear of the garage, and the red barn looks nearly buried. Continue reading
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Mutton Dinner
We had some good friends over, so I made a special mutton leg roast for dinner. No spices necessary – just proper cooking. It came out wonderful, and we had a great time. Continue reading
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Not a Good Start to the Year!
Winnie got injured. We called the emergency vet to come out and stitch her back up. She crawled through the water tank to get to the other pen of sheep. Something was in there. She got caught on an exposed piece of welded wire and ripped her side badly. Continue reading
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End of the Year, Sofia Is Growing
It’s the last day of 2015. Sofia goes out with us to feed the sheep every morning. Below you can see her learning how to sit quietly and guard the hay. She’s a big fan of the snow. She also loves the rams. There’s one that comes up to her to have his face licked… Continue reading
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Feeding Time
It’s time to get in and feed the sheep. We delivered a big bale of hay to the ewes and have almost plowed out enough to feed the ram lambs. Continue reading
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The Elk Are Down
The deep snow up high has brought the elk back down to the valley. This big bull is eating the old hay we spread as mulch last fall. Meanwhile, Ken is trying to clear out enough snow from the aisleway to let us in to feed the ram lambs. Continue reading
