RAMSAY FARMS: Ag Gulmoget ewe, pretty please?

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Ag Gulmoget ewe, pretty please?

I have become increasingly more and more enamored with the double patterned Ag/At look. I absolutely love the gulmoget markings with the Ag body. I did raise one this year, Peyton. If he were a girl I would have kept him hands down but he is now making babies in Alaska. I can't make another Ag/gulmoget this year so have to go to the masses.

I'm just letting everyone out there in blogger land know that if you get an Ag Gulmoget ewe lamb, or have an Ag gulmoget ewe for sale that is more UK type and soft, do let me know. I don't mind the Ag gene in ewes...I have an Ag/Aa Musket and an Ag/Aa Grey, so wouldn't mind an Ag/At ewe as well!

Thanks in advance :)

6 comments:

Kara said...: How about a Ag Katmoget? All my Ag girls are in with a Katmoget...; November 6, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Rayna said...: All three Ag girls are going in with Likei this year :); November 6, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Michelle said...: Just what I need, a reason to breed Butter (Ag) to Franjean! And I do think the cross could be "golden." But as sure as I do, I won't be able to sell any lambs next year....; November 6, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Juliann said...: Hi Garrett,

I'm planning on selling Niobe next year if you'd like to buy her. She microned at 30, though. I don't think she carries polled.; November 7, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Ebonwald Cardigans said...: MIchelle, she 'could' already be bred to him anyway! :) everyone think ewe lambs!; November 7, 2008 at 9:55 AM
Michelle said...: No, if Butter is bred already it is to Braveheart, so the resulting offspring would be Ag/Ag, Ag/Aa, or possibly Aa/Aa IF Butter carries solid. I may still expose her to Franjean, but will wait at least two more weeks so I don't have to do paternity testing, which costs $120 (you have to test both parents and lamb at $40 each).; November 7, 2008 at 10:50 AM

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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.

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"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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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Ag Gulmoget ewe, pretty please?

6 comments:

A long time coming!

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