RAMSAY FARMS: Packing for Jefferson, what do I need?

Monday, September 1, 2008

Packing for Jefferson, what do I need?

I'm trying to compile a list, can you help me?

1. water buckets
2. hay
3. straw
4. sheets/tarps to avoid nose to nose contact between farm flocks
5. chairs to sit on
6. business cards
7. flyers
8. pedigree book
9. pro-bios
10. grain
11-25. ???

I'm starting to panic!

5 comments:

Rayna said...: Couple changes of clothes.
Something to tie the water buckets to the fences with?
The sheep? :P ;) lol; September 2, 2008 at 2:30 AM
Rayna said...: bandages! Ya never know when you're going to get a sliver or cut working with animals! :); September 3, 2008 at 7:17 AM
Kathy said...: Sheep...bottled water-sodas-coffee-tea for you...snacks if you are manning a booth and may not get a break...hard candy for when your voice goes...bandaids or a simple first aid kit-we always take one for us, one for the sheep...don't forget a charger for your cell phone...

and a desire to have fun! :); September 3, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Sarah said...: I will never complain about the amount of stuff I drag to a dog show again!!!; September 3, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Ebonwald Cardigans said...: Thanks everyone for your help!

I think I got everything! Time will tell!

Sarah! I'm used to the dog show thing. I just leave everthing in the expedition until next time...that way i don't forget anything :)

And i must agree..the sheep have LARGER things that are needed like bales of straw and hay! I'm glad the dogs just need crate pads! :); September 4, 2008 at 2:27 PM

Who we are

Ramsay Farms is situated in the northeastern part of Ottertail County, near Perham, Minnesota. This family farm of 320 acres has been in the Ramsay family for five generations, dating back to 1892. Today our farm prides itself on our Simmental cattle, Shetland Sheep and BlueFaced Leicester sheep. We strive to breed animals that closest match the breed standards given to them, and mindful of production, health and longevity in our animals as well.

In spring of 2016, there was a purchase of 32 acres in Green County, Wisconsin to accommodate Garrett for his work in that region. The animals have for the most part been moved to that location. Both locations will work in tandem to continue educating and promoting these animals and this way of life.

From the Shetland Sheep Society

"Shetland sheep have for generations been noted for their very soft and well crimped fleece. The wool is the finest of all native breeds and shows an amazing variety of colours and patterns. There are 11 main whole colours and 30 recognised markings.

By selecting from coloured fleeces a range of naturally coloured yarn can be produced. This eliminates the need for dyeing and therefore retains the soft feel of the natural fibre and is favoured by those who prefer a totally natural approach.

Shetland wool fibres are of a simple construction witha central cortex covered by a thin scaly cuticle, and have an average diameter of about 23 microns. However there is a range from 10-20 microns for neck and shoulder wool to 25to 35 microns for britch wool. the average staple length is 3.5 inches. The amount of crimp varies, and is most important in providing the 'bounce' required for knitwear. There is a positive correlation between fineness and crimp, with wool of the finest quality being crimped at between 8 and 12 to the inch. Wool from shetland sheep is used to produce gossamer lace, the famous 'Fair Isle' knitwear, and fine tweeds. Pure bred Shetland sheep tend to shed their fleece in sprin. The growth of new fleece can cause a rise or weak point and where this is present the fleece can sometimes be plucked or 'rooed' by hand. The timing of this can be different in each sheep, however, it is worth taking the care to get it right as rooed fleece can be amongst the softest because the fibres have no harsh cut ends as occurs with a sheared fleece.

Shetland fleece can be handspun straight from the fleece or made into rolags and then woollen spun. It can also be sorsted spun by hand, used on a peg loom or handwoven. It also felts well using either dry or wet methods. When processed commercially the wool can be made into the finest lightweight worsted cloth or heavier weight, harder wearing fabrics and tweeds."

RAMSAY FARMS

Monday, September 1, 2008

Packing for Jefferson, what do I need?

5 comments:

A long time coming!

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