RAMSAY FARMS: Reserve Champion!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Reserve Champion!

I just got an email from a gentleman who purchaed birds from me last year. He bred some youngsters from the pairs I sent him and he showed them at the National Young Bird Show (NYBS), this past weekend in Louisville, KY. Its around 5,000 pigeons that were born in the 2008 calender year (hence the young bird part). People from all over the world come to this show. Within the show itself there are breed clubs that have contracted with the show to hold their annual or regional shows there. The National German Trumpeter Club (NGTC), which i am a member of, hosted their annual young bird show in conjunction with the NYBS. I was pleasantly surprised to hear back from him that a youngster from the birds I sent him was Reserve Champion of the NGTC show! WOOHOO!! I've yet to ever receive the Champ or Reserve Champ in that club, so a win for him was a win for me, and I'm glad that the breed was finally recognized and given its due.

What a good feeling

5 comments:

Rayna said...: WOW! Awesome! What color?; October 20, 2008 at 12:00 PM
dreameyce said...: Congrats! It's like me... I've never PERSONALLY had a BIS from a rat I've owned, but have multiple RBIS's, and a BIS from rats I've co-bred, and who were out of my rats directly. I'm still proud of those wins as they reflect on my breeding program.

I don't show my rats much though, which I admit is part of the problem! (There are viral risks at shows, and no vaccines for rats so I keep my best rats at home, unlike some people); October 20, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Sherilyn said...: Congratulations!!; October 20, 2008 at 1:30 PM
penni said...: That's great news! Congratulations.; October 20, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Ebonwald Cardigans said...: Hi Rayna, it was either a mealy or cream. Either way very exciting! You need to talk to dreameye about rats and stuff now that you have a whole batch of them!; October 20, 2008 at 1:56 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, October 20, 2008

Reserve Champion!

5 comments:

A long time coming!

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