Re: [Blackbelly] swollen jaw

2007-08-03 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Well I never would have thought of that. I keep benedryl for the dogs. Will try that. Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dayna Denmark S

Re: [Blackbelly] swollen jaw

2007-08-03 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Ok I have a question. I have a 4 month old ewe that we were pretty sure got stung by a scorpion. The side of her cheek is swollen. It was huge at first, we gave her a tetanus shot and antibiotics. It has gone down almost all the way but a small amount is still swollen. She has never stopped eating

[blackbelly] lambs for sale.

2007-06-13 Thread Johnson, Oneta
If interested please contact me on my home email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I currently have a few yearlings and several lamb. All horn genetics. Barbados and Mix's. Priced 50.00 to 100.00. Contact for more details. Oneta Johnson McLoud, OK Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! ___

[blackbelly] QUESTION AND HELP

2007-05-17 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Our 2 orphan babies are about 3 months old and we have had them with the other lambs for about 2 weeks. Even with all the crazy rain they have been doing great. I noticed that the smallest of the 2 was limping on Monday so I separated him and put him in a small pen. I think and hope it is do to the

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses

2007-04-13 Thread Johnson, Oneta
My sheep run with the horses. I have more problems with my ram harassing the horses than vise versa. Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C

Re: [blackbelly] postings[MESSAGE NOT SCANNED]

2007-03-28 Thread Johnson, Oneta
If you ever need help with stolen horses, sheep, etc let me know. Would be more than happy to post to my frineds. My home email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] as it has been noted we are not to post to the group unless is sheep related. Thanks oneta Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -

Re: [blackbelly] postings[MESSAGE NOT SCANNED]

2007-03-28 Thread Johnson, Oneta
If you need help in that area post to me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would be more than pass the info to my friends, however I have been informed by Carol she does not like the info for anything but blackbelly so I will not post to the group unless I have sheep concerns. I however believe w

[blackbelly] postings

2007-03-28 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I am sorry if I offended anyone on the list for posting about the stolen horse. I thought I was helping out as many of my horse friends pass on sheep legislation to try and help out. Please forgive me for upsetting anyone. I will try and keep my different animal postings to those that deal with

[blackbelly] Stolen Horse Captured Hearts of Black Hawk College Equestrian Participants

2007-03-27 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I know a lot of the sheep people on this list are horse people or just great animal lovers. Please pass this info on. Thank you. OJ in OK *NetPosse.com/Stolen Horse International, Inc.* *PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* * * *For more information, contact: Debi Metcalfe* *PO Box 1341**,

Re: [blackbelly] market for sheep skulls

2007-03-15 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I use eBay a lot. Get a lot of my horse equipment, college books, etc. there. I also sell some. I use Papal only to buy and sell. You have a safety net that way. They will take care of you. I have had to file one time through pay pal and they got it fixed. I have never sold a skull though. For on

[blackbelly] orphaned lambs

2007-02-16 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Wanted to let everyone know that the 2 lambs are doing great. They are fighting for the bottles now. They have been named Jerry and Dean. We are waiting for it to warm up enough they can play outside some. They are gaining wgt and play with food and hay. Thank you all for all your help and for the

[blackbelly] Help for puppies

2007-02-12 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Need help. We have 2 puppies that are in need of new homes or we will have to put them to sleep. They are great with kids, cats, other dogs, horses. Can not be around sheep/goats or other small livestock. KC will be a year old this month (February) and is ½ border collie and ½ red heeler. Wo

[blackbelly] info on restraint

2007-02-08 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Has anyone purchased the Deck Chair from premier. Does it work better than other types of restraints. If I have to do much by myself I tie my guys up. Not the happiest of campers but it works. Would like something a little easier on us all. My ram hates to wear a halter. He thinks it is not manly e

Re: [blackbelly] orphaned lambs

2007-02-08 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Hey sorry about the lambs. I am glad my guy gets along with his kids as I seem to have more rams. I will be glad to get our tractor supply open. We only have an Atwood's. I keep the replacer on hand, not sure of the brand. Atwood's started carrying the Pritchard nipples so I have been keeping some

Re: [blackbelly] orphaned lambs

2007-02-07 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK. I feed alfalfa pellets w/whole corn. Would the pellets be ok for them to nibble on. oj Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Vis

Re: [blackbelly] orphaned lambs

2007-02-07 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Well I guess we are ahead of the game some. I have sheep drench, the nipples and bottles and we have kept sheep replacer as it is so hard to get around here. They were breathing well just upset so we will keep an eye on that. I am going to read the bummer lamb thing again. 3 years, I need a refres

[blackbelly] orphaned lambs

2007-02-07 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Well we are going to be short 2 dogs. Our pups killed one of our ewes last night. Broke her neck. She has 2, 7 day old ram lambs. They are very traumatized and have not wanted to eat. They are in the house and we are trying to get them to bottle feed. We have only had one other bottle baby and he

[blackbelly] blackbelly lgd

2007-02-07 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Posting for a friend whose computer has died. Only 3 are left. Best of two breeds combined. Anatolian/Great Pyrenees born October 1, 2006. 2 males & 1 female are left. Have great personalities and raised with horses. Asking 100.00. Call Sandra at 405-245-2493 in McLoud, OK. Pictures availa

Re: [blackbelly] How to post messages to the list

2007-02-06 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK. I have been sending plain text with no cc's etc. My msg I have been trying to post had this. *Subject: Blackbelly LGD *Msg was* . *Posting for a friend whose computer has died. *Only 3 are left. Best of two breeds combined. Anatolian/Great *Pyrenees bor

Re: [blackbelly] Weigh Sling for adult sheep

2007-02-06 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I am having all kinds of problems post an email for a friend that has some LDG puppies. I keep getting told it has a suspicious header. I have found if I do not reply on emails I can almost never get one posted. Is anyone else having this problem. Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry

Re: [blackbelly] update on starving sheep

2007-01-22 Thread Johnson, Oneta
How can you miss all those dead sheep. They are everywhere in the pictures. Terrible. Why not take them to an auction and sell them if nothing else. I do not understand people like that. I hope when its his time to go he gets forgotten also. I will do without before my guys do. Oneta in OK Don

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep liquidation

2007-01-22 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Cecil. Please put me on the list to contact when you are ready. I would only want one or two and that will depend on this crazy weather also. Watching the weather right now and it looks like your getting stuff. I am about an hour east so we are waiting and waiting. Been trying for almost 2 weeks to

Re: [blackbelly] Record Keeping

2007-01-18 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I have noticed my first timers seem to have smaller lambs and they seem to stay smaller. I have also waited for the second lambing before I decide if they are going to be keepers or not. I do not know if that is a good way to do it or not but I must say I use a lot of my info from the horses to he

[blackbelly] Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Puppies in OK.

2007-01-05 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Best of two breeds combined. Anatolian/Great Pyrenees born October 1, 2006. 2 males & 2 females. Great for guarding &/or family pet. Have great personalities. Raised with horses. Asking 100.00. Call Sandra at 405-245-2493 in McLoud, OK. Posting for friend as her computer is down. Oneta ___

[blackbelly] baily the sheep

2007-01-05 Thread Johnson, Oneta
For all those that have helped and prayed for our Baily boy. I can not believe how well he is doing. He is becoming his old snotty self. He has to see everything we are doing and help with everything. He really loves feed time. He is back to telling the foals he is the top dog, etc. His leg is

Re: [blackbelly] I made a website

2007-01-05 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Question: Can you also do a Horse Head as I also raise Horses. They are the reason we got into the BB's initally and now they are just as important at the barn. Thanks OJ in OK Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -Original Me

[blackbelly] butcher ram

2006-12-29 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I have a question. We are butchering our first lamb in February. Is it ok to leave him a ram or will it mess with the meat like it does on other animals. He will be about 13 months old and we have him in with everyone since they are pregnant so he is not by himself. Oneta Don't tell GOD wha

Re: [blackbelly] News

2006-12-22 Thread Johnson, Oneta
rement. I would assume that if you had a farm tag on the truck you would be ok. It is just another way the gov't is paying off the debt.. Cecil in OKla Johnson, Oneta wrote: > > >> This is where you write your govt officals and horse >> organizations. I have heard abo

Re: [blackbelly] News

2006-12-21 Thread Johnson, Oneta
> This is where you write your govt officals and horse > organizations. I have heard about this and it is > causing lots of problems. From what I understand it > is > even if you are hauling a trailer. Can be moving, > hay, > etc. oj > > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [blackbelly] (no subject)

2006-12-18 Thread Johnson, Oneta
raising a "baby" on a tube, I understand what you are going through.... Cecil in OKla Johnson, Oneta wrote: > I have been trying to get this posted. I need some good ideas for our > Bailey. He is our boy we have in the parades, etc and he is still up and > trying this am. His

Re: [blackbelly] Long term antibiotics was Re: Poor Bailey

2006-12-15 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I will have to remember that. More to put in my learning book. OJ Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb Lee Sent: Friday, December 15,

Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey

2006-12-15 Thread Johnson, Oneta
eal close eye on hurt lambs because they can relapse very quickly. Keep that wound clean and ward off infection. Taking care of an injured animal is a measure of humanity. Good Luck, Mark Wintermute -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Johnson, On

Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey

2006-12-15 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Gave Bailey some banamine last night. He is actually putting some wgt and trying to walk on the bad leg this am. I have done the betadine/sugar on horses. May have to try it. Question for the Wintermute's. Thank you again for calling. Helped so much. How often can I give the banamine.Also, how lo

Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey

2006-12-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
belly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey Oneta, Send me ur phone number offlist. I will call you immediately. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Johnson, Oneta Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 2:11

Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey

2006-12-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
mutes Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 2:01 PM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey Use the injectable. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Johnson, Oneta Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 1:49

Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey

2006-12-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Johnson, Oneta Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 1:15 PM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey OK, I checked on the pen g and no one around here has it. What else would be good to dr with. I have been doin

Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey

2006-12-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Ps. I did not say but we will go all out for our Baily boy. I am one of those crazy people that gets the animals no one else wants and gets them healthy. My pocket book can tell so we will try anything. Thanks. Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, ju

Re: [blackbelly] Poor Bailey

2006-12-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK, I checked on the pen g and no one around here has it. What else would be good to dr with. I have been doing the underwoods but it is not a antibiotic. We are just giving him the shots. Will give some ban as we keep it for the horses. Thanks oj Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entr

Re: [blackbelly] (no subject)

2006-12-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I have been trying to get this posted. I need some good ideas for our Bailey. He is our boy we have in the parades, etc and he is still up and trying this am. His backend is swollen but so far no infection that I can see. Pumping him full of antibiotics. All help appreciated. oj Well I have a pr

Re: [blackbelly] Corsican vs. Blackbelly name

2006-12-07 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Wow. Now I have a question. How old can I girls go and still have healthy babies. I have asked other sheep (non bb) people and they tell me they get rid of their ewes when they are between 7 to 9. If they can go that long I have some nice producing ewes I am hanging on to. They are 6 to 9. oj One

Re: [blackbelly] lamb processing

2006-12-04 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Yikes. I am getting mine butchered here in the McLoud area after the first of the year. I hope I do not have that problem. I think you did good as I would have had him by the b after the 2nd incident. I hate to be griped at when it is not my fault it is theirs. I would have a big problem going

Re: [blackbelly] Lst chance to remain on the Listserv's Breeder Map

2006-10-25 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I do not see mine on the list but I am worried now. Keep me on. Thanks.Oneta Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carol J. Elkins Sent: Tue

Re: [blackbelly] Young ram, again...

2006-10-13 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I will have to remember that one. What a laugh. I know I have some ewes that have had 3+ lambings and they can still surprise me. They get fat and happy looking but it looks like belly. They will have no bag to see and boom, baby the next am and a bag running like crazy. I figure they know more

Re: [blackbelly] Cuts of Lamb/Oneta

2006-10-12 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Ok. Another question. What should I expect wgt wise. He is about 100#'s now. What would I expect back on sheep. oj Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [blackbelly] blackbelly Digest, Vol 2, Issue 186

2006-10-12 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK. We are talking butchering. I am finally butchering our first. He will be a year old the end of the year and we will butcher in January. What is the best way to get it done. Hamburger, sausage, chops, what. I have only had cows butchered and you have so much more meat. I have 2 different plac

Re: [blackbelly] hide tanning

2006-10-10 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Cecil: Where did you find a good place to take your guys. I am in McLoud and the closest I can find that will kill and process there is in Maud. I do not let them kill here as it bothers me, the kids, the dogs, horses, etc. We have had stuff killed here before and it took forever to calm everyon

Re: [blackbelly] sheep with swollen ear

2006-10-04 Thread Johnson, Oneta
If you get one, please pass along. I am sure there are several of us, including me, that could use the info. oj Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [blackbelly] sheep with swollen ear

2006-09-26 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Cecil I have not had that happen to my sheep but my older border collie had an ear infection last year and had to wear a drain for days and her other ear did it this year. They did surgery this time. She is now a house dog. It was from allergies she had built up and flies and her scratching. We

[blackbelly] Make me an Illegal Alien Please....

2006-09-11 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I got this from a horse friend. Thought is was funny enough to post with all the other government info we have been getting. Enjoy. Oneta > > The Honorable Paul S Sarbanes > 309 Hart Office Building > Washington DC 20510 > > Dear Senator Sarbanes, > > As a native Marylander and excellent cus

Re: [blackbelly] We are IN the money literally!!!!

2006-08-18 Thread Johnson, Oneta
You are to funny. We get those things with the horses for sale all the time. I even got a check and turned it into the police once. Never found out what happened. Keep us posted. oj Oneta Johnson McLoud Telephone Company Data Entry/CSR Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! -Ori

Re: [blackbelly] Ram pen suggestions --- also lamb weight/probs?

2006-07-13 Thread Johnson, Oneta
On the ram. We keep our guy with at least one of the withers when we separate. I have tried several types of fencing and if he wants out it will happen. Keeping someone with him helps a lot. Also, when he was about 2 he went through a killer stage. I had to carry a whip and keep something

Re: [blackbelly] sale prices in OKla

2006-07-10 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I have a web site for both my sheep and horses. I only get a few hits for the sheep. I am in OK. OJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Susan Smith Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 9:48 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [bl

Re: [blackbelly] sale prices in OKla

2006-06-23 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I am glad I am not the only one who loves theses guys so much I feel guilty butchering them. We pick one. Ignore it as best as possible. (Don't Laugh) and then take it to the butcher and drop him off. They are not to do anything to it till I leave and just let me pick him up in those white p

Re: [blackbelly] Feeding sheep

2006-06-01 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I live in central OK and we have no pasture. We have lots of woods and sand. I feed my guys (both adults and lambs) alf pellets and whole corn 2x day. Grass hay and alfalfa as needed. We let them roam and they love all the crazy things that grow in the woods. We do loose mineral mixed with

Re: [blackbelly] (no subject)

2006-05-30 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I am glad others leave their ram out. I only seperate my ewes for the first few days to let them and the babies have time together or if one just needs some alone time. One of my ewes just had twins, way off of my others. She wanted out of the pen and I let her. She had them behind the barn

Re: [blackbelly] scrapie testing

2006-05-26 Thread Johnson, Oneta
What I have found so far. If you can do the cards you can do them yourself and save the vet charge. You just have to monitor what you are touching and get them mailed. If you do blood pull you have to use a purple tube and for me that is for a vet. I do not handle blood well. AS I find out

[blackbelly] scrapie testing

2006-05-25 Thread Johnson, Oneta
The place noted here is no longer doing testing. Does anyone else have a good place to do theirs. I liked not having to do blood as vets are not to easy to track down that will pull blood. Thanks Oneta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peg

[blackbelly] scrapie testing

2006-05-25 Thread Johnson, Oneta
The place noted here is no longer doing testing. Does anyone else have a good place to do theirs. I liked not having to do blood as vets are not to easy to track down that will pull blood. Thanks Oneta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peg

[blackbelly] Lambs for sale

2006-05-24 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I have several a/bb's, bb/blk haw and bb mix 06 lambs. Prices range from 75 - 100.00. If anyone is interested contact me on my home email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] can get pics and more info as requested. I am located in central OK. Thank you. Oneta ___

Re: [blackbelly] Lammie Letter

2006-05-02 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I would like to see it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Barb Lee Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 5:29 PM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [blackbelly] Lammie Letter Hi Folks! I am trying out a new idea, in th

Re: [blackbelly] Ram Horns

2006-04-17 Thread Johnson, Oneta
That almost sounds like a jacob ram. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Elaine Wilson Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 3:20 PM To: blackbelly Subject: [blackbelly] Ram Horns We are wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this. We ha

[blackbelly] my ram

2006-03-21 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK. I am heartbroken. I got up this am and Bob our ram has broken off at least 4" of his horn. I wonder what the tree looks like. Well now I want to know do I need to do anything. I know its dead skin but . I am just heartbroken. He had such a wonderful rack. Thanks for all the help. One

[blackbelly] my ram

2006-03-21 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK. I am heartbroken. I got up this am and Bob our ram has broken off at least 4" of his horn. I wonder what the tree looks like. Well now I want to know do I need to do anything. I know its dead skin but . I am just heartbroken. He had such a wonderful rack. Thanks for all the help. One

Re: [blackbelly] For Sale--Purebred Polled Barbados Blackbelly Ram Lamb

2006-03-20 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Carol What do you have to do to get the genotype test. I asked the vet that I use here in OK and he had no info. I would probably have to haul to prague or chandler. Thanks OJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Carol J. Elkins Sent: Friday, M

Re: [blackbelly] scrapie testing

2006-03-20 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Well I think I may go that way. To bad they are not an approved lab. I have called 2 vets close by and no one will pull blood on sheep so this will be a great benefit. Thanks OJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peg Haese KB9LIE Sent: Mond

Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Testing

2006-03-20 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK. Next question. What all should you test for. They show for sheep they can scrapie condon, archived dna and spider. Thanks. OJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of The Wintermutes Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:52 AM To: blackbelly@lists.b

Re: [blackbelly] New Web site

2006-03-16 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I checked out one of the sites lited on yours. I downloaded a trial one and it looks like it may work. I will just have to transfer all of my old files over. Thank you for your info. PS Does anyone have a good clip art of the ribbons or flags for support your troops. My sister just got back

Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Ear Tags

2006-03-16 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I know I am 100% against what they are planning. They can LAW you to death and make sure people get out of the animal business. I keep good records on all my animals and pay enough for it now. I do not think I can afford anymore. oj -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[E

Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Ear Tags

2006-03-15 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I keep records set up like I keep on my horses. However I like some of the things on you flock record. Did you make it or did you purchase it. If so where. I like the genealogy and pic info. Oneta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Carol J.

Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Ear Tags

2006-03-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
If anyone can read the march Quarter horse jrnl issue they have a small article about them wanting horses to be tagged also. It was asked why. We do not eat our guys so it is not for butchering and we haul them all over the place for various reasons. We have to do a lot of paper work for curr

[blackbelly] blackbelly - NAIS

2006-03-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
email off for safety/privacy reasons. It is amazing how much the govt does not want us to know. Big brother is watching. Oneta -Original Message- From: Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:15 AM To: Johnson, Oneta Subject: Re: [blackbelly] blackbelly Digest, Vol 2, Issue 44 Oneta, >F

[blackbelly] Recall: NAYS INFO

2006-03-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Johnson, Oneta would like to recall the message, "NAYS INFO". ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info

[blackbelly] info on basic h

2006-03-07 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK. I have been using my basic H on the sheep with a good result. I have a friend that wants to know if you can use it on pigs. I have no idea or how much you would use. I put 1/2 cup to 5 gal of water for the sheep. Any ideas. Thanks Oneta __

Re: [blackbelly] American Blackbelly in Superbowl commercial

2006-02-24 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I loved it. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. oj -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Carol J. Elkins Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 11:44 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [blackbelly] American Blackbelly in Super

Re: [blackbelly] things you can do regarding NAIS

2006-02-23 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I was gone yesterday and missed out on this debate. My dad is in his 70's and so is his wife. She keeps telling me that after all the (&%$&()_ we have gone through with the new Medicare drug system. (I do not care what the govt says it is a pain to figure out and not as good as what they had l

Re: [blackbelly] Lambs Born

2006-02-16 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I have a question. I have a young ewe, not yet 1 yoa, who had her 1st lamb. He is itty bitty, teeny, tiny. My twins born the same day are bigger than him. He is nursing well and mom is being a good mom. I keep checking his tummy to make sure he has a belly and watch him nurse. Tail goes cra

[blackbelly] lambs

2006-02-15 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I do not usually brag but was excited when I got home from work yesterday. Had 3 Valentine babies. Twins out of my bb ewe. Both rams. One is bb and one is painted desert. Not sure where that came from. One out of my cream bb. This is her first and he is tiny. We have decided his name is

Re: [blackbelly] Delta Airlines - Pet Alert

2006-02-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I guess I have always been lucky. All my dogs and livestock have been transported by me, friends or family. OJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Carol J. Elkins Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 9:47 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.inf

[blackbelly] Delta Airlines - Pet Alert

2006-02-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I got this from one of my dog groups. Wanted to pass it along. This could happen to any animal that had to be shipped to a new home. __ > This is kinda long but for those who are breeders > and ship their > > > > doggies or those who buy a pup from a

[blackbelly] Rescue operation in need of assistance.

2006-01-06 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I got this email sent to me. I am going to send it to all my buddies and etc. list, if you have connections, etc that can help please send it on. For those not aware this is in Oklahoma from all the fires. Also, if you have any good rain prayers we could use them. We have had fires way to c

Re: [blackbelly] tummy ache?

2006-01-06 Thread Johnson, Oneta
nutrition... Cecil Piedmont, OK - Original Message - From: "Johnson, Oneta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [blackbelly] tummy ache? > > cecil, where do you get your biotin. around here, mcloud area, the feed > stores only

Re: [blackbelly] tummy ache?

2006-01-05 Thread Johnson, Oneta
cecil, where do you get your biotin. around here, mcloud area, the feed stores only carry mixes like for the horses not plain bioten. oj -Original Message- From: Cecil Bearden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 12:45 PM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Su

Re: [blackbelly] Rejected Ram Lamb

2006-01-05 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Sorry, I did not think to say we are in Oklahoma so we do not usually have to worry about crazy temp changes, just wild fires this year. I would go with what Susan said if you are north and cold. Would be hard on the baby just like it is on us but if your south I say go out and play. Also, o

Re: [blackbelly] Rejected Ram Lamb

2006-01-05 Thread Johnson, Oneta
We had a rejected lamb that is going on 2 now. We kept him in the house in a crate to keep him out of trouble and the dogs from picking on him. Every time we went outside we took him. Every time we went to the barn we took him. We fed him before work and as soon as we got home and got him to

Re: [blackbelly] GUARD DOGS - HELP

2005-12-22 Thread Johnson, Oneta
s a while so they get "trained" by their parents to be better guardians which sounds good to me- they need to bond with livestock to be good at their job. Dayna >From: "Johnson, Oneta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info >To: &g

Re: [blackbelly] GUARD DOGS - HELP

2005-12-22 Thread Johnson, Oneta
with livestock to be good at their job. Dayna >From: "Johnson, Oneta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info >To: >Subject: [blackbelly] GUARD DOGS - HELP >Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:02:16 -0600 > > >OK I need some info. I have

[blackbelly] GUARD DOGS - HELP

2005-12-21 Thread Johnson, Oneta
OK I need some info. I have always had border collies but my girl is getting old and is due for retirement. I have both sheep and horses along with other barn dogs and CATS. Here in central OK I have seen several people having the great pyrenees/ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD mix. I have been around the

Re: [blackbelly] Barn Mascot

2005-10-27 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I guess I am lucky. We are good on selenium. I have to watch that for the horses also. The vet has had me treat him for several things and Baily got real depressed and would not eat. I stopped everything. Just let him be a sheep. He is fat and sassy and helps with the babies he just stays l

Re: [blackbelly] Manure Happens

2005-10-26 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Question: I have a wether. He is out of my bb ram and his mom is a 1/2 bb and 1/2 wooly. He is the barn mascot but we have problems with him have the runs a lot. He is wormed. Eats what the others get, etc. No one else, including his mom or uncle have the runs. Has anyone come upon this an

Re: [blackbelly] Manure Happens

2005-10-25 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Question. Where did you get all your info on how to check and equipment. I know Farmstead has some stuff but are there others that may be cheaper, etc. I have both horses and sheep and get tired of trying to get to the vet to have the fertilizer checked. Not to mention it is expensive. Than

Re: [blackbelly] Barbados

2005-10-21 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Yes, and any details you can get. oj -Original Message- From: David Kellough [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 1:13 PM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [blackbelly] Barbados My wife and I are leaving for Barbados in the morning and will be there f

Re: [blackbelly] (no subject)

2005-10-21 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I got mine from farmstead supply. Here is the web site. OJ http://www.farmsteadhealth.com/ -Original Message- From: Britt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 9:50 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [blackbelly] (no subject) Great! Thanks Sus

Re: [blackbelly] (no subject)

2005-10-21 Thread Johnson, Oneta
I have 10 to 15 sheep, (lambs included) at any given time. I have a 20 gal tub and have been doing 1/4 cup. It seems to be working for my guys. oj -Original Message- From: Stephanie Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 7:44 PM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysh

Re: [blackbelly] Prices

2005-10-14 Thread Johnson, Oneta
eep prices in Texas and how they're losing value over there. In Florida > adult rams and ewes go anywhere from $150-$300 and yearlings and weanlings > are cheaper averaging from $100-$150. > > Johnson, Oneta writes: > > > > > Hey everyone. Has anyone sold lambs/sheep at

[blackbelly] Prices

2005-10-12 Thread Johnson, Oneta
Hey everyone. Has anyone sold lambs/sheep at market lately. I was shocked. Sent a nice size, 7 month old ram with a good set of horns on him to TX yesterday (we are in OK). Needless to say he is back home today. PO'd him at 25.00 and from what I was told by several people, almost all the sheep