Category: Sheep

  • Harri Meets the Ewes

    Harri Meets the Ewes

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    Harri is an Akbash protection dog. This is his first meeting with our pregnant ewes. They were doing well, but he’s a bit more active than Kimball, so they aren’t used to him just yet. Continue reading

  • Woolly Lawnmowers

    Woolly Lawnmowers

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    While the main orchard isn’t growing well, we do have a bit of grass around our guest house. We decided to use the pregnant ewes to mow it. Continue reading

  • Spring Work Continues

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    The last couple of days, we’ve been vaccinating the sheep and doing toe trims. I can’t do too many toes before my hands give out, so we do them in batches. The pregnant ewes are now completely done, except for the spring dewormer. I do that 24-48 hours before we turn them out on pasture,… Continue reading

  • Spring Tune-Ups Have Started

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    It’s time to start the first part of the sheep’s annual spring tune-up. The yearling rams all got tags inserted and toes trimmed. 30 sheep, times four legs per sheep, times two toes per leg, means my hands are tired! Continue reading

  • Spring Pedicure

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    This was part of the spring tune-up for the sheep. We trimmed toes. Today I did 30 sheep, or 240 toenails. Prompt: Pretend words don’t exist – only images. Make a photo today that conveys a story to those who see your work. Continue reading

  • Time for Tags

    Time for Tags

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    It was time to put the official Scrapie tags in the sheep. It was a bit cold, but still sunny and beautiful out. After putting the tags in, this group of yearling ewes raced back for breakfast. Continue reading

  • Over the Shoulder

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    These are ewe yearlings heading back to their pen for breakfast after getting official federal scrapie tags. Prompt: Make a photo without composing by looking through the viewfinder: over your head, from the hip, on the ground, etc. Continue reading

  • Simple Gear – Treo Photo

    Simple Gear – Treo Photo

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    My main camera is a simple Canon point-and-shoot. So, for this challenge, I used my cell phone camera. This is our livestock protection dog, Kimball, and some of his sheep. Prompt: Put down your big, fancy camera today. Fully engage your artistic side by making a photo with minimal gear. Continue reading

  • Caren & Me

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    Sheep is Life, and this one is ready for a scratch. I wear a mask because I am allergic to hay. Prompt: Henri-Cartier Bresson said, “Photography is nothing – it’s life that interests me.” Make a photo that reflects this quote. Continue reading

  • Solar Sheep and More Fences

    Solar Sheep and More Fences

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    You can see one of our pregnant ewes here, catching a few rays. She’s giving me the evil sheep eye! Here’s a picture of Caren and me. She wanted scritches, but she was a bit concerned when I held out my arm with the camera and it made a funny clicking noise. Larry is back… Continue reading