RAMSAY FARMS: Newest Trumpeters arrive from Utah!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Newest Trumpeters arrive from Utah!

MANY THOUSANDS of THANKS to Greg Pola in Utah for sending me these amazing birds! I am completely smitten with these birds, but especially this first hen. She is oozing breed type and has the "S" shape that we are striving for. Beautiful crest and mane, with a nice tuft, nice rich andalusian color and nice width for a hen. She's a beauty!

Below, Andalusian splash hen

her mate, a black cock. He is standing up in the photo but is much more handsome than that :)

A stunning black splash cock. I love his hard feathering and crest, and beauitufl 50/50 splash marking.

His mate, a young Andalusian hen. She's also very typey with good color.

This red cock below blew me away. He has gorgeous depth of color for that color (red0 and is a very powerful bird with a thick neck, wide body and short length.

His mate. A yellow hen who is VERY stylish and typey. Beautiful color and depth of underbody. I'm in love!

Many thanks again Greg! Your help is so very appreaciated!

9 comments:

Michelle said...: Although I know NOTHING about your fancy, I am very happy for you!; December 4, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Michelle said...: P.S. I LOVE the colors of the black cock and the solid Andalusian hen!; December 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Cynthia said...: Good grief Garrett, they are smashing.; December 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Mim said...: Wow beautiful! I've loved pigeons forever but only raised them as a kid. Never so fine like these new birds of yours tho.; December 4, 2009 at 7:32 PM
dreameyce said...: OK, I'm a terrible dog owner for saying this, but when I saw the pic of the first bird on a thumbnail preview, I thought it was a photo of my Pomeranian....; December 4, 2009 at 9:27 PM
dreameyce said...: OK, I'm a terrible dog owner for saying this, but when I saw the pic of the first bird on a thumbnail preview, I thought it was a photo of my Pomeranian....; December 4, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Theresa said...: Hi Garrett,

Only had a few common white pigeons for 4H growing up but these are gorgeous! I don't know what the standard calls for but to me they ooze breed character all over. Love the depth of color and patterning!; December 5, 2009 at 7:24 AM
Karen Valley said...: I am partial to the moorit and mioget ones for some reason?; December 5, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Alaska Shetland Shepherd said...: Simply stunning birds!; December 13, 2009 at 1:17 AM

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."

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Friday, December 4, 2009

Newest Trumpeters arrive from Utah!

9 comments:

A long time coming!

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