A Homestead

What is a homestead to you? When I think of homestead, I think of how my grandparents or great grandparents lived off the land, able to survive about anything. They had livestock, gardens, knew how to handle a gun and fish, knew natural or folk remedies, used the Old Farmers Almanac and knowledge of the … Continue reading A Homestead

Pastures Open! (and more news)

Today is the first day since the end of October that the livestock have gotten to eat in the pastures! They are so HAPPY! Last night I never even saw the llamas or horse as I think they stayed out all night. The sheep are smart enough to stay in or around the barn at … Continue reading Pastures Open! (and more news)

Lamb Evaluation Day Fast Approaching!

April 7 will be the first Lamb Evaluation Day here at the ranch. There will be another in May as well at weaning. This first round we will be banding any ram lambs that don't make the initial cut as breeding stock potential. Ewe lambs will also be evaluated and notes will be taken and … Continue reading Lamb Evaluation Day Fast Approaching!

This Week’s Lambs

2/8/20 - Twin ram lambs! White is 11 lbs and mom needed a little help getting his shoulders through. Brown is 10lbs. 100% Katahdin. Dam is Registered Katahdin Ginger and sire is Registered Katahdin Chief. Chief was only 6 months old when he bred her and she was raising a lamb she had back in … Continue reading This Week’s Lambs

Lambs – a catch up!

I hadn't posted for a few days so here is all that has happened since the last blog post! 2/1/20100% Katahdin ewe lambs, 8 and 10 lbs. Dam is Registered Katahdin Sandy. Sire is Commercial Katahdin Titan. Nice girls!! 2/2/20100% St Croix ewe lambs! Both 9lbs. Dam is Registered St Croix Dazzle. Sire is registered … Continue reading Lambs – a catch up!