RAMSAY FARMS: God doesn't want me to have gulmogets!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

God doesn't want me to have gulmogets!

Well Tilly lambed tonight.

As you may have guessed from the title, she didn't give me my moorit gulmoget ewe lamb :( But she did give me a EWE at least!! :) :) :) :D :D

But it is solid black!!. She was bred to UnderTheSon Arapaho an F2 Orion so she does carry moorit, and her fleece is very even and crimpy so that looks promising. But come ON!!!

Of the three gulmoget ewes i have:

Galina gave me a black krunet ram lamb

Taika gave me a gray katmoget ewe lamb

Tilly gave me a black ewe lamb

what are the odds? Well yes, 50:50 chance but for all three? Maybe some things are just not meant to happen!!

Photos tomorrow

4 comments:

Michelle said...: No, no, God's just telling you to BUY gulmogets! Rayna looks to have more than her share.... ;-); May 10, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Jenny Holden said...: LOL, poor you Garrett! There's always next year and, as Michelle said, there seem to be plenty in other camps. At least you've got ewes lambs... sigh!; May 11, 2009 at 3:29 AM
Rayna said...: Hehehe, I like Michelle's way of thinking ;-) At least I know they're close by then ;-) LOL I still feel SO bad G...But look at fleece quality...I would kill to have a flock as soft as yours. I mean, I'm working my way there, but You've still got a ways on me. And hey, if you don't want that grey kat lamb out of Taika.... ;-) LOL I LOVE your sheep, even the black krunets! ;-); May 11, 2009 at 6:11 AM
Becky Utecht said...: Yes, Michelle is right, there's always next year to look forward to. I didn't get the moorit gulmoget I was hoping for either (Harrison must be homozygous black), but I'm looking ahead to using the BB/Bb poll carrier ewe lambs.; May 11, 2009 at 6:59 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.

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."

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Sunday, May 10, 2009

God doesn't want me to have gulmogets!

4 comments:

A long time coming!

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