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Weaning, Lambing, Breeding

I have a busy month ahead. This week I am weaning the spring lambs. They have access to creep feed, are with their mothers on pasture during the day. This week I am weaning them as the youngest is twelve weeks. I have been weaning at eight weeks, but decided to try and wean at…… Continue reading Weaning, Lambing, Breeding

Start Where You Are, Don’t Forget Where You Came From

Dorper Ram, sold for $12,800 at Mid-American Dorper Sale, April 2022 My husband and I attended the Mid-American Dorper Show and Sale this past weekend. We walked through the pens looking at Dorper sheep. Seeing traits we would like to have in our flock, and some we did not. Attending the show and sale encourages…… Continue reading Start Where You Are, Don’t Forget Where You Came From