We decided to test a few more ewes (all 4 year olds) and a ram for CL (Caseous Lymphadenitis), OPP (Ovine Progressive Pneumonia), and Johnes Disease. All came back negative as I was fairly certain they would! Some of the animals tested are going to be trades for some sheep in Northern Washington State. The … Continue reading Biosecurity Take 2
Category: Sheep
Breeding Season Ended
Today the rams came out of their breeding groups and all got to go into their horse stall, with old tires on the floor, to re-acquaint themselves without killing each other. They will probably stay in there 3-4 days, or until they seem to be mellowed out and getting along again. Their llama is awaiting … Continue reading Breeding Season Ended
Breeding has Begun!!!
My 10 year old daughter, Morgan, and I sorted all the sheep into their breeding groups today! We have 4 groups total. Made a slight change or two but for the most part similar to my last post. 9 ewes will be having Commercial Katahdin lambs, 5 ewes the potential for Registered Katahdin lambs, and … Continue reading Breeding has Begun!!!
Sad News
We have had another loss on the farm. This one was shocking! Our newest ram, Ginkgo, broke his neck just before breeding season starts this week. I have looked long and hard for some Bennett breeding in a St Croix ram, found it, and was really excited to see how the lambs were this next … Continue reading Sad News
RIP Old Rose
Rose passed away early in the morning, August 8th, from old age (appeared like Congestive Heart Failure or a Heart Attack). She was a bottle baby in 2009 and was extremely tame as a result. First picture below is in 2016 when she had triplets. This is when we discovered she only had half an … Continue reading RIP Old Rose
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