RAMSAY FARMS: LAMBS glorious LAMBS!!

Friday, March 20, 2009

LAMBS glorious LAMBS!!

Ok I think it worked Penni! I had it all wrong! I thought I had to make plans and drive somewhere. Actually others had to make plans and I agreed to go along and wasn't driving so THAT is when it happened :) I told them we had to be back in 90 minutes and we were back in 89 minutes and I had twins already standing on the ground!

For those that haven't guessed yet I'm giving you until the morning to wager a guess of who it is, the colors and the sexes.

You can go to THI S blog entry and enter your guess.

Corinne...thank you very much for the "Food glorious Food" blog entry...I sing it all the time now and think of the Ice Age 2 movie when the vultures are singing it! I love those movies!!

7 comments:

penni said...: This should be one very long, but fulfilling weekend for you Garrett -- here's to lots more bodacious twins and a few healthy singletons as well.; March 21, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Sharrie said...: I was worried about your mental health! Glad things have gotten going.; March 21, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Nancy K. said...: To HELL with the contest...

I want PICTURES!!!; March 21, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Juliann said...: Garrett your killing us! WHO already! And photos!

Don't make me come up there....lol!; March 21, 2009 at 8:32 AM
Tifany said...: Yeah! I have another week until lambs, and am living viacariously through everyone who's having them already. All the barn sleeping was worth it wasn't it?; March 21, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Crosswinds Farm said...: PICTURES DAMN IT!!!!!!!
So what's this now...I make you think of vultures???; March 21, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Holly said...: Congrats on the new arrivals! Can't wait to see pictures!; March 21, 2009 at 9:52 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

Friday, March 20, 2009

LAMBS glorious LAMBS!!

7 comments:

A long time coming!

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