Re: [Blackbelly] (no subject)
We try and save anything that is small. The weather played a large roll in it this year. We don't have large barns for things to lamb in so if a mom lambs in a bplace where it was very windy in a hut and the lamb is freezing faster than she can clean it we bring it in. Also I sell alot of bottle babies normally so I pull special ones for that. Nancy - Original Message - From: Dave Andrus andruscompan...@netecin.net To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 03:24 Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] (no subject) Hi Kathy, What led to the bottle babies? Dave - Original Message - From: Kathy Shannon theprinc...@4fast.net To: blackbe...@lists. Blackbellysheep. Info blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 10:08 PM Subject: [Blackbelly] (no subject) Hi, We are in Montague, CA (extreme northern CA) and have 23 lambs born since Feb 1st, most born 2 wks ago. We lost 3 and have 3 bottle babies. On little guy will already follow me to the house for the night; the others have to be brought in. Watching all the lambs get together in the evening when the adults are eating is an absolute riot. Too cute for words!! Kathy Jack ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Listserv rules reminder
Folks, I need to remind you every once in awhile about the rules for this list. Thankfully this is a great group of folks and I don't have to worry about flaming and rudeness. But I do need to remind you all of a few things: 1. When you reply to a message, trim the original message so that only a sentence or two is included in your reply, enough to let readers know what you are referring to. 2. Digest users, it is even more important that you follow Rule 1 because when you forget to trim, the entire digest is included in your response. Many Listserv subscribers are on dial-up Internet connections, and some pay fees based on how much space their emails take up. Pleases be considerate and trim your messages. 3. Make sure that your message contains a meaningful subject. A lot of people search the archives and can only find information that is contained in the subject line. 4. Digest users, by default the subject line in your reply becomes Blackbelly Digest, Vol X, Issue X. That isn't helpful, so you need to remember to change it. From now on, if digest users fail to trim or change the subject line, I will change your settings so that you receive individual emails instead of the digest. 5. The software that runs this list does not allow HTML text. Every email program has an option to send the message in Plain Text and that is what you need to choose when you post to this group. This is not a Yahoo group and you will never receive spam as a result of being on this list. But the cost of that protection is the inconvenience of having to send in Plain Text. If you need help figuring out how to set your email program, have a look at http://blackbellysheep.info/plain_text_vs_html_text.html The rules for this list are posted on the Listserv's Web site at http://www.blackbellysheep.info/ While you're there, you might want to explore the Breeder Map, Scrapbook, and other stuff on the group's Web site. Thanks for helping to keep this Blackbelly Listserv a useful tool for everyone. Carol Elkins Listserv Owner ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Digest, Vol 6, Issue 40
What led to the bottle babies? Hi Dave, The first of the bottle babies, Goober, was from a young ewe who had twins but only wanted one. The second, Hercules, was born to a ewe who had 3 in the night; we found one had been born dead and one was unable to stand. His hind legs were splayed out to the sides. He couldn't get any milk and by the time we got him fed enough and strong enough to stand on his own his mama wouldn't take him back. The best thing I saw this season was when his 1 year old sister laid down with him to try to let him nurse. She did not have any milk but has a great heart. The third bottle baby we found down and weak, not sure who she came from or why she got left behind but all are doing well now. That one is Annie Oakley. My theory is, when I have a weak one that I can bring back, I give them a really big name to live up to and they usually do. Last seasons bottle baby is now a yard ornament named Peanut. He wasn't weak, just rejected. He and Goober will be good buddies. By the way, the count is up to 26 as of this afternoon. Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Kathy Jack ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Bottle babies
-Original Message- From: Kathy Shannon [mailto:theprinc...@4fast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 6:46 PM To: 'blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info' Subject: RE: Blackbelly Digest, Vol 6, Issue 40 What led to the bottle babies? Hi Dave, The first of the bottle babies, Goober, was from a young ewe who had twins but only wanted one. The second, Hercules, was born to a ewe who had 3 in the night; we found one had been born dead and one was unable to stand. His hind legs were splayed out to the sides. He couldn't get any milk and by the time we got him fed enough and strong enough to stand on his own his mama wouldn't take him back. The best thing I saw this season was when his 1 year old sister laid down with him to try to let him nurse. She did not have any milk but has a great heart. The third bottle baby we found down and weak, not sure who she came from or why she got left behind but all are doing well now. That one is Annie Oakley. My theory is, when I have a weak one that I can bring back, I give them a really big name to live up to and they usually do. Last seasons bottle baby is now a yard ornament named Peanut. He wasn't weak, just rejected. He and Goober will be good buddies. By the way, the count is up to 26 as of this afternoon. Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Kathy Jack ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
