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April 2023

April 2023 was a challenge for this sheep farmer. Filled with hopes and dreams, goals and desires only to have a life “earthquake” occur. On Sunday, April 9, six days before the big Dorper sheep show and sale, I received a phone call from my son. Not the happy type of phone call a mother…… Continue reading April 2023

Published May 14, 2023
Categorized as Sheep farming Tagged adjustments, Dorper Sheep, family, goals and dreams, Sheep farming

Busy March

There are times when my “plate overflows” with more than I can handle or at least handle at the time, so I think. The lambing, getting rams ready for a sheep show and sale as well as working a full time job away from the farm took scheduling of my time to get things done.…… Continue reading Busy March

Published May 8, 2023
Categorized as Sheep Farming Tagged Dorper Sheep, gardening, Herding dog, lambing, Sheep farming

Recap of February Sheep Seminar

The last blog I wrote I mentioned I was going to a sheep seminar in February. Attending educational sheep functions is a great way to meet people and to learn how someone else handles their sheep farm. Perhaps they have a method or way to deal with a problem that you are currently having. One…… Continue reading Recap of February Sheep Seminar

Published April 29, 2023
Categorized as Sheep Farming Tagged commercial flocks, Dorper Sheep, replacement ewes

Spring Beckoning

The wind was chilly cold as I went to get ready to leave for work. Frost covered the windshield. I am glad I had started my truck before doing the morning feeding chores. When I was ready to leave, the windows were clear. As I drove to work, I came upon a flock of birds,…… Continue reading Spring Beckoning

Published February 17, 2023
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Enjoying life, Life seasons, Seasons, Sign of Spring

Helping Others

Last March I sold four sheep, a ram and three ewes, to a person I knew. They waited a year for me to get the lambs born, weaned and ready to sell them their starter flock. When the lambs were born, I informed them I would have sheep to sell them. They asked a lot…… Continue reading Helping Others

Published February 9, 2023
Categorized as Sheep Farming Tagged lambing, Sheep farming, Vaginal Prolapse

The “Dog House”

Yesterday, I worked on the dog house for one of the Livestock Guardian dogs who is going to have puppies. Last night rain was supposed to arrive. Early this morning, before the sun is up, there are a few drops of water. Since I have to work today at my job, I made sure the…… Continue reading The “Dog House”

Published February 7, 2023
Categorized as Sheep Farming Tagged LGD shelter, reuse and recycling materials, Sheep farming

Brownfield Sheep Event

On March 3rd and 4th 2023 in Brownfield, Texas I am going to attend this event this year. There are a couple of topics I am interested in. One is the Dorper lamb certification on meat in the grocery stores. Consumers being able to know if the lamb meat they are purchasing comes from a…… Continue reading Brownfield Sheep Event

Published February 6, 2023
Categorized as Sheep Farming Tagged Information Event, Regenerative agriculture, Sheep farming, Solar fields

February Tasks

February is going to be busy month for me. I have ewes ready to lamb any day. Tonight I observed two ewes that could lamb at anytime. There were four other ewes ready in a few days to a week. A busy time. I am thankful the cold weather is gone for awhile. Perhaps we…… Continue reading February Tasks

Published February 4, 2023
Categorized as Sheep Farming Tagged lambing, Livestock Guardian dogs, puppies, Sheep farming, Spot the goat

February Beginnings

Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com

My day starts early with a cup of coffee at 5:00 AM. Since I am usually at work at 7:00 AM, and I have to feed the sheep before I leave for work, I have to get up early. Each day I am up and going before the sun clears the horizon. This morning, as…… Continue reading February Beginnings

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Sheep Farming Tagged Beginning of the day, lambing, Sheep farming

Spring’s Arrival

Well, Happy Groundhog Day. Today, Punxsutawney Phil gave his prediction that winter will last another six weeks. I am not sure if I really depend on Punxsutawney Phil to give an accurate time of Spring’s arrival. I do know I always wait for his prediction. Perhaps it is hope that he will predict that winter…… Continue reading Spring’s Arrival

Published February 2, 2023
Categorized as Sheep farming Tagged lamb born, Raining Ice frozen, Sheep farming

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