I do hope so. Though I would really prefer a bit later in the year.
Like March or April :-) They were with a ram before I got them so I
would imagine I will be having lambs sometime early next year. I am so
looking forward to it. We had kids this year and they were a real joy.
Best Wishes,
Jann
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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Smith <mwsmotorspo...@gmail.com>
To: blackbelly <blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info>
Sent: Sun, Nov 24, 2013 3:08 pm
Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] New to list
BTW: keep an eye on your emails in Jan-April. This list lights up with
all sorts of lambing stories and issues. If you have been keeping rams
with your ewes, you'll likely have some too...
-MIchael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies
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On Nov 22, 2013, at 2:52 PM, Jann Bach <mtnrdgr...@aol.com> wrote:
Thanks Mike and Michael :-)
Jann
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On Nov 22, 2013, at 2:07 PM, Mike Hummel <m...@soggytopfarm.com>
wrote:
Hi Jann, and welcome.
Here is some of the best advice you will get, at least IMHO. Go to
a sheep equipment supply website and find a sheep sorting gate. Build
a chute, sorting gate on one end some other gate on the other.
Life becomes far more simple.
Mike
On 11/22/2013 3:24 PM, mtnrdgr...@aol.com wrote:
Hi List
I am new to the list and new to sheep husbandry. I just got
(arrived on Wed) a small flock of ten American Blackbelly Sheep and I
live in Fountain, CO.
I look forward to learning a lot about my new flock of sheep. I
spent the morning separating my young rams from the main flock and
found that there is a lot I don't know. I thought I would share my
thoughts on some of it. I bet you have all been at this point and can
appreciate my position. Any and all input or suggestions are more than
welcome :-)
Things I didn't know -
Lesson #1 When one sheep runs, they all run.
Lesson #2 Calm quiet sheep in a small confined area, all getting
along well, suddenly become independent testosterone filled hellions
once liberated.
Lesson #3 When not confined, boy sheep fight. With everyone. And
if it isn't enough to fight with the other boys and the girls a wooden
box will do just fine.
Lesson#4 It is not easy to separate sheep. I have a new admiration
for sheep dogs.
Lesson #5 No makeshift barrier is too tough for a sheep to tear
down if he is determined enough.
Lesson #6 See lesson #1. It is the true meaning of life.
Lesson #7 If one sheep comes, they all come.
Lesson #8 One person is almost too few to separate 3 sheep from the
flock.
Lesson #9 A portable panel is worth two humans.
Lesson #10 I can out-muscle three young rams, but not by much.
Lesson #11 Sometimes an open door is much scarier than being
squished in a very small space.
Lesson #12 When sheep are really worried, they lie down.
Lesson #13 I cannot move a reclining sheep.
Lesson #14 In retrospect I now understand why shepherds have
"crooks".
Lesson #15 Patience is a virtue.
lesson #16 It takes about two hours to separate three rams from the
flock of 10 and get them into a stall on the other side of the barn.
Lesson #17 This is still easier than the Yaks!
Lesson #18 I need a really good breakfast. I think lamb chops are
on the menu.
Jann
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