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Author: Amy Wheeler

Mom/Caregiver, epic girlfriend, D&D player, science/history nerd. Raising St. Croix & Katahdin Hair Sheep for breeding stock & market; Raising Chickens for Eggs; Gardening for vegetables, fruits & herbs; Preserving the Harvest; Making Natural Remedies; Hunting, Fishing & Foraging; Wilderness Survival.

Weaning Day! 4/20/19

Well it has happened. The noise of the barnyard deafens the sound of the TV in the living room. Lambs are weaned, sorted, weighed, and given booster shots of CD/T. Mamas are outside in the overgrazed barnyard to dry off, being handled every day or couple days to see their progress. Open ewes were sorted out … Continue reading Weaning Day! 4/20/19

Posted on April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 by Amy WheelerPosted in SheepLeave a comment

Ram Lamb Emasculation Day

So this Sunday, March 31st we will be castrating 4 of the 5 ram lambs we ended up with. The moon will be a waning crescent. A little info about the moon. Full moons increase water and anything attached to water, such as blood flow. New moons are the opposite. It only makes sense then … Continue reading Ram Lamb Emasculation Day

Posted on March 26, 2019March 30, 2019 by Amy WheelerPosted in SheepLeave a comment

Lamb News!

Castration day is coming up March 30th! We only have 5 ram lambs this year. I'll be making the determination of whether or not they are breeding quality on that date. If you're not on the list for a commercial and possibly registered Katahdin ram lamb, now is the time to do so. There is … Continue reading Lamb News!

Posted on February 28, 2019December 26, 2019 by Amy WheelerPosted in SheepLeave a comment

A late comer! Feb 9, 2019

First time mama too! 11lb ram lamb. 50/50 Katahdin/St Croix. Dam is HHR 992 . Sire is Big Red.

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Amy WheelerPosted in SheepLeave a comment

Lambs Jan 23 & 24, 2019

HUGE 14 lb Ewe Lamb. 93.75% Katahdin/6.25% Dorper. Lamb will probably be registered 100% Katahdin once the dam is hair coat inspected and upgraded herself. Sire is Big Red, Dam is Sookie. Sorry folks, I'll probably be keeping this one haha. Twins! 11lb ram and 9lb ewe. 50/50 Katahdin/St Croix. Sire is Big Red, dam … Continue reading Lambs Jan 23 & 24, 2019

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Amy WheelerPosted in SheepLeave a comment

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