RAMSAY FARMS: Maggie!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Maggie!

Forgot to mention with the busy weekend going on that Vermillion's Maggie May is now the proud mother of 11 puppies! Father is Olynmawr's Good as Gold (Dewi). There are 2 brindle boys, 1 brindle girl and 3 red boys and 5 red girls!

Maggie is the bitch that I co-own with Barb Peterson. Maggie was bred to Trudytales About Last Night (Fudge) this spring but she didn't take. She'll be bred next summer sometime to Fudge again hoping for black and white girls!

For more information regarding the puppies from Maggie's current litter you can contact Barb directly at scwt.cwc@gmail.com

I'll keep you updated!

12 comments:

Nancy K. said...: Oh my LORD! ELEVEN puppies??? Poor Maggie.

And you "forgot to mention it"??!!

Shame on you, Garrett!

;-); October 29, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Sharrie said...: Wow!!! 11 puppies. That is cool. Please keep us updated with photos.; October 29, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Rayna said...: zomg gimme corgis!!!! :D; October 29, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Mim said...: Oh, amazing and not exactly forgettable!; October 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
dreameyce said...: REDS!!!!!! Someday, I really want a red... too bad I can't bribe hubby into buying another show pup ;0P

Congrats! I love the pups I've seen from Fudge, and am excited to see these babies grow!; October 29, 2008 at 11:12 PM
dreameyce said...: BTW, who are you thinking of breeding Ell to? If you have a nice minimal white flashy brindle pup, in the future I can be bribed into a minimal white pup!

I don't know why, but I adore the pups with almost no white on them. I'm not at all fond of extreme white either. I've been stalking her since she was a pup. I just adore her :); October 29, 2008 at 11:16 PM
dreameyce said...: PS I just realized the Fudge litter didn't take... way to go me showing my reading skills ;0P (I'm hijacking your puppy post here!); October 29, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Sabrina Wille Erickson said...: Wow! They are so cute. Congratulations; October 30, 2008 at 6:21 AM
Rayna said...: LOL...Just imagine if you knew Ell in person...*sigh* I love the merles, but am almost certain I will want a pup out of Ell. e; October 30, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Ebonwald Cardigans said...: Well I already have a few boys picked out for Ell, all with their own amazing attributes. I just can't decide who to use first :) I'll keep you posted!; October 30, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Crosswinds Farm said...: Is it my imagination, or does Maggie look a little tired??? Poor girl!; October 30, 2008 at 11:26 AM
penni said...: What a great brood. Since Barb doesn't blog, you'll have to carry the load for us.; October 31, 2008 at 10:26 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."

RAMSAY FARMS

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Maggie!

12 comments:

A long time coming!

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