RAMSAY FARMS: Dog Walking

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Dog Walking

Ell, Zoe and Mac

My mom and sister always have this great idea to walk the dogs in a group. All of their obedience goes right out the door when this happens! Its like a Kentucky Derby for Cardigans, trying to see who will be in the lead, as no one ever wants to be the LAST one. Just for the record. I CAN walk four dogs comfortably in town, on sidewalks. They tend to all stay on the sidewalk and move well for me. The gravel road I think has more smells and sights to see. Especially when the road grader has just gone by and stirred up a host of new smells.

Sadie and Oliver

And I just had to get a group photo!

Front Row L to R - Sadie, Ell, Oliver, Zoe, Mac. Back row - my mom Ruth, sister Lindsay

5 comments:

Rayna said...: I have that racing song running through my head....the one that you make when you tap your fingers? lol best way i can describe it.; May 4, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Sabrina Wille Erickson said...: Super Cute!; May 4, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Sharrie said...: Maybe someday I will get one of those guys. They are handsome devils.; May 5, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Kathy said...: You can sure tell ya'll are related! :)

And the dogs look so good, Garrett! Have you ever used any of them herding? You need a dog cart and a five-dog hitch! LOL!; May 6, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Rayna said...: And now that I think about it...I like how *they're* walking the dogs and *you're* taking the pictures....how fair is that? :P lol j/k; May 7, 2008 at 9:07 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

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Dog Walking

5 comments:

A long time coming!

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