tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738593840518763947.post3201937807143105747..comments2023-04-12T04:35:41.937-05:00Comments on RAMSAY FARMS: Yes I love my sheepEbonwald Cardiganshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17749634503191909772noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738593840518763947.post-79483088346685042882009-12-13T01:10:58.334-06:002009-12-13T01:10:58.334-06:00And just how cold is it there Garrett? It's -5...And just how cold is it there Garrett? It's -5 here at 10pm...hehehe.......how's SnowCloud looking? <br />:-)Alaska Shetland Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911885285679059104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738593840518763947.post-61230564960380094832009-12-12T10:51:04.066-06:002009-12-12T10:51:04.066-06:00WILD...tell me about it! Try having a 100% Chevio...WILD...tell me about it! Try having a 100% Cheviot ewe. There is a reason that the cross is done the other way! One time (in the beginning) when we were giving CDT shots, we tried to catch them in the pasture before we knew better. Well that Cheviot took out my DH who is just over 6 feet and 195 pounds. Wild and STRONG! My cross wether just went to the butcher. He will be the first that we will have for our table. And our first pelt. He grew well and we affectionately called him Yummy! I will have to see if I can find yours and J's recipes...I know I read them somewhere. Of course you love your sheep, I never doubted that for a second. Have a great holiday!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306393089259457114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738593840518763947.post-57188217018255069802009-12-12T10:08:31.813-06:002009-12-12T10:08:31.813-06:00What naughty sheep! Great that you've got such...What naughty sheep! Great that you've got such good hay for them though. Lucky sheep :o) It's pretty darn cold around these parts today, the cars didn't thaw all day and the puddles are frozen. Guess that's nothing compared to what you get!Jenny Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17503427796709597517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738593840518763947.post-60071262001647564022009-12-12T08:45:23.349-06:002009-12-12T08:45:23.349-06:00Yeah, Garrett, those S/C are a bit on the "wi...Yeah, Garrett, those S/C are a bit on the "wild side". A very few are tame but most can jump 4+ feet straight in the air from a standsill! Would like to know how their Texel lambs are.<br /><br />The texel ram we've leased is very calm as well, and his personality is great. It probably helps that he was a show boy. He is loving this winter weather, kicking up his heels when we go in the pen with him and the mules. I'm pretty sure he was done breeding by Thanksgiving but just haven't had time to take him back. So busy!!<br /><br />Our BFL boy is in with the Shetland rams and there is little pushing and shoving. We've got our best ram pen this year as far as temperaments go - very little "testing" was done. Broderick is a talker - he hollers every morning when I come out the door and wants to make sure that I don't forget to feed the boys! I think the 'talkers' and the 'waggers' - the more friendly rams - are also easier in the ram pens and fight less. I'm one of those that likes friendly sheep, including my rams. Sure makes for easier shepherding!<br /><br />You need to get some heated auto waters. They save SO much time and energy. I do NOT think that I could work with this many sheep if Jeff had not installed those waterers! I would have had to drastically reduce the flock numbers just to keep up with watering, even with our barn hydrant! I would much rather be inside playing with wool instead of outside carting water in below 0 howling wind weather!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616932421270453008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738593840518763947.post-14675665185044076852009-12-12T08:14:40.495-06:002009-12-12T08:14:40.495-06:00Gail's right that Bob's fleeces were quite...Gail's right that Bob's fleeces were quite amazing, but he raises Targhee sheep not Texels. They have a very fine fleece indeed and it has a decent staple length too. That might be a good cross to try on some mules someday. <br />Yes, winter is definitely here! Keep warm.Becky Utechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08664957352385337093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738593840518763947.post-66215941505402323162009-12-12T08:09:40.098-06:002009-12-12T08:09:40.098-06:00At least all they got into was HAY!
If that's ...At least all they got into was HAY!<br />If that's the worst thing that happens this winter, you'll be one lucky shepherd! ;-)<br /><br />Stay warm, buddy!Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738593840518763947.post-34932485070023492612009-12-11T20:40:41.344-06:002009-12-11T20:40:41.344-06:00These sheep are so dear. The fellow who showed us...These sheep are so dear. The fellow who showed us, at the MN Lamb and Wool weekend, how the micron-fiber-machine (ummm, the OFA 200?) had Texels, I think. His fleece was quite amazing. I've heard Cheviots are flighty, and we know the Shetlands can tend that way, so. . . a cross? I suppose.<br />Sorry about the water pipes, winter is here, I guess.Gail Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09644852656633107525noreply@blogger.com