Re: [Blackbelly] More ram lambs than ewe lambs

2010-08-06 Thread Rexesandroses
Hi, I'm in western Washington state. This year with 5 ewes, we got 11 lambs, 10 were ewe lambs! But then, we've had 3 daughters, no sons, 3 granddaughters, no grandsons. It might just be the water.;-) Karen Spokane, WA ___ This message

[Blackbelly] Aggressive Rams

2010-01-16 Thread rexesandroses
Hi Everyone, I rarely post but have learned s much through this list. Thank you to everyone for sharing. I have had AB's for almost 5 years feel that I have something of interest to share with everybody. I, too, have had my fill of rams with bad attitudes through the years (I

Re: [Blackbelly] Ram Blinders/Shields?

2007-08-27 Thread Rexesandroses
I wish I had the space to use so that they don't have to share a fenceline, or a pasture. If they didn't have horns, I would also try the small space introduction, but I'm concerned that a horn will get busted. There aren't any girls here for a few more weeks (until they come home from

Re: [Blackbelly] Mule Mountain Lion

2007-08-08 Thread Rexesandroses
Hi all, I have found out since I sent the post about the mule mountain lion that there is another story to the photos. If you wish to go the link that I've posted below, it will show the photos, as well as tell the stories then the real tale of what happened. Sorry about misleading you

[Blackbelly] Mule vs. Mountain Lion

2007-08-07 Thread Rexesandroses
For those of you who ever wondered about using mules for livestock protection, for those that already have them, take a look at this!! Karen Winsper's Funny Farm Spokane, WA A couple from Montana were out riding on the range, he with his rifle and she (fortunately) with her camera.

[blackbelly] Disturbing Birth

2007-05-26 Thread Rexesandroses
Hello Everyone, On May 13th, I had a 2 year old ewe deliver a beautiful ewe lamb, weighing in at 6 lbs. We had a hunch that she had another, so we waited patiently for it's arrival. It wasn't right. First a leg, then one more leg what looked like a vital organ. Something I hadn't

[blackbelly] Ivomec Plus Question + vaccines

2007-04-20 Thread Rexesandroses
Hi all, Has anyone ever used Ivomec Plus to worm their sheep? I just had a fecal done on my sheep, there was a possibility of liver flukes (as well as a variety of other beasts). Since they're not common in this area, the vet wasn't sure, just suspicious. We don't live in a wet area,

Re: [blackbelly] sheep eating the barn

2007-04-20 Thread Rexesandroses
Hi Robert, I don't know about creosote, but how about putting metal on the areas of the barn that they're chewing on? I've had to do this on a couple of corners that seemed to be irresistible. Karen Winsper's Funny Farm Spokane, WA ** See what's

[blackbelly] DEFRA destroys a herd of cattle in the UK-

2007-03-18 Thread Rexesandroses
This is the power issue we are concerned our government is letting loose without better safety guidelines to protect the farmer. We can tag and we can keep records but the government has to allow means of rectifying these issues [ in advance of a problem.] From warmwell.com- DEFRA

Re: [blackbelly] Brix and Grass Quality

2006-12-23 Thread Rexesandroses
This sounds quite interesting! SoI went to e-Bay, found them WOW! The prices vary greatly, s, I'm wondering which one you got. I can't even find grass right now for the snow, but I have faith that someday, it will again be warm green outside, without all of these four letter

[blackbelly] Ivermectin

2006-07-26 Thread Rexesandroses
Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone uses ivermectin injectable to worm their sheep? Orhas anyone ever used the paste made for horses??? (That would make it s easy!) I have 4 blackbelly ewes with one month old lambs that are getting ready to go to a clean, irrigated pasture,

Re: [blackbelly] Mini Tags for Scrapie/NAIS

2006-01-23 Thread Rexesandroses
Would they allow you to use permanent tattoo's, or do you have to use tags? Karen ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info

Re: [blackbelly] Reposting Link to Beet Pulp Info

2005-08-22 Thread Rexesandroses
In a message dated 8/22/2005 6:21:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.shady-acres.com/susan/beetpulp.shtml Thanks Barb Karen ___ This message is from the Blackbelly-blackbellysheep.info mailing list Visit the list's

Re: [blackbelly] Hello to All

2005-08-13 Thread Rexesandroses
Julian, Thanks for the info on when I can breed my girls. I have the area to separate my ewes from my rams, I'm just wondering how old they are before I have to start worrying about it. At approximately what age do the ewe's come into their 1st cycle, how old are the rams when they can