Re: [Blackbelly] New Here!

[Tom and Krystal Beers]

Thank you for the welcome, Nancy and Beth! I'm just glad I finally figured out 
to post on the list, being slightly computer challenged! Moderator - thank you 
for your help!

So, it sounds like the short answer about flightiness is... it all depends.  
LOL  At least it doesn't sound like you are saying No, newbies stay away from 
AB! That's encouraging! We only have so much pasture, which is native meadows, 
not improved, so we aren't even sure how many animals it will hold. We need to 
start very small and grow as we see the lands ability. In which case, we are 
more likely to be fairly hands-on - watching, learning, handling. We tend to be 
that way with our animals anyhow. With the use of treats, I can see our sheep 
being on the calmer side, not too much either direction. We'd be happy with 
that!

It's a great idea to visit various hair breed flocks. Thank you for the invite, 
oh, if only! I just don't see it as a possibility for us, though. We'll have to 
choose the best we can with the help of knowledgeable people who have them, and 
go from there. I really hope more of you good folks chime in on this.  ;)

Yes, every step is quite an adventure! We will be near the town of Republic. If 
anyone cares to read about it, visit our blog- 
http://journeyintothecountry.blogspot.com/ 

Have a lovely day!

Krystal Beers
WA







  
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[Blackbelly] New Here!

[Tom and Krystal Beers]

Hello Everyone,


I thought it high time I introduce myself! I've
been reading and learning from your posts a while now. My husband and I
live in Washington, hoping to move to our 40 acre diversified off-grid
ranch in the NE part of the state soon. We've chosen all the other
breeds we wish to raise on a grass-fed rotational system, mostly for
our own meat needs, except for the sheep. The only things we're certain
of are- we want hair sheep, we love color and horns! 



We are
complete newbies to the sheep species! We have heard, and feel somewhat
concerned, about the flightiness/difficulty of handling certain hair
breeds. Although, this thread about the treats sounds promising!  LOL 
We're also hoping to locate foundation stock that isn't too far away,
but knowing what it's like when looking at rare and/or heritage breeds,
we are willing to go where needed.   ;)



Any suggestions you have
would be most welcome! I am happy to answer questions in order to help
us determine what would be a good, sensible sheep choice.

Thank you for having me here! 

Krystal Beers

WA


  

  
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