RAMSAY FARMS: Photos of said lambs

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Photos of said lambs

Above is the newest addition to White Pine Shetlands! SHE is a gray katmoget out of FirthofFifth Barish F1 Timothy and WhitePine Castle Rock (F2 Jericho F3 Minder). CR is being a good momma and the babe is just as cute as a button. Interestingly enough she has the exact same birth coat as her mom did just a year ago.

This is Minwawe Flopsy's ram lamb out of Wintertime Jazz. I've named him WhitePine Fortunatus (in line with the Biblical naming theme this year) He carries moorit and carries spotting. He is 44% UK and is F2 Jericho. Look as his yummy fleece!

And below.....is my spottiest girl of the season (always holding out until late in the season mind you) WhitePine Faith. What is her head marking? a large krunet? A very round smirlset? Cute white tail and 4 white socks!

I love the way the white spot and the katmoget markings play off of each other :)

She is already a sassy pants girl :) She is my favorite spotty of the year (after suzanne's of course) and will give Sedalia a run for money I bet! However.......Sedalia's mom.....Sterling still has to lamb...so we could have another 'wow' factor baby like Sedalia....

Only three ewes left to lamb!! One each bred to Jazz, Barish and Arapaho...stay tuned!

5 comments:

Gone2theDawgs said...: Oh! What beautiful little ewe lambs!!
I don't know which one I like the best, 'course that flashy white on WhitePine Faiths girl....love it! (and the fact that she is a "sassy pants" I think makes her my fav!) :); May 3, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Rayna said...: Oooh congrats!; May 3, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Cynthia said...: Well now Garrett, wasn't THAT worth waiting for?! She is such a charmer. Glad to here that the other ewe lamb is doing better as well. Lambs have a remarkable healing ability.; May 3, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Crosswinds Farm said...: Ummm, yeah, sassy pants wants to live in Iowa...I'm just sayin'.; May 4, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Sarah said...: Hey, i've got an idea. Maybe if you take Mitcham out to the barn and stand him by some of those adorable new lambs, HE can get a new photo taken of his-own-self...; May 5, 2009 at 3:34 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

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Photos of said lambs

5 comments:

A long time coming!

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