Old Dorper and a set of twins Above is a picture of a Dorper ewe I named Old Dorper, she was my first Dorper ewe. I first named her Dorper, but when I purchased the second Dorper ewe, she became Old Dorper. I have had Old Dorper for five years. Each laming I can count…… Continue reading Be Grateful
Tag: Dorper Sheep
Winter Sheep
Photo by Chris F on Pexels.com Today was cold, north west wind gusting and the occasional snow flurry. Although the snowflakes melted the moment they touched the ground. I get concerned for the animals when we do get a cold day or two. North central Texas is no way like Colorado or Wyoming where I…… Continue reading Winter Sheep
Becoming a Bold Sheep Farmer
Photo by Andrei Tanase on Pexels.com For Bloganary today’s prompt for writing was “what does it mean to live boldly?” I think to live boldly means to be a participant in your life and not just a passenger on a journey to some unknown destination. A few years ago, I made the choice to live…… Continue reading Becoming a Bold Sheep Farmer
EBV – Estimated Breeding Values
Estimated Breeding Values in sheep are nothing new as sheep farmers around the world have been using them for years. The United States is behind in the use of estimated breeding values for the selection of rams and ewes for sheep reproduction. Estimated Breeding Values data is collected on traits such as birth weight, growth…… Continue reading EBV – Estimated Breeding Values
A Day at the Sheep Sale Barn
Sale Barn Sheep Going to the sheep sale barn is an adventure and one of my few social interactions. Today was the first sheep auction of 2022 where I attend. The sheep auction I attend only sales sheep and goats on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. It is within an hour drive…… Continue reading A Day at the Sheep Sale Barn
Commitment
Any endeavor requires commitment in order to be successful. The past few months, my commitment to writing and posting blogs as been very little. My commitment to my sheep has been very strong. Being a sheep farmer is my first and most important commitment. Fall lambing was scheduled to start in September 2021, but animals…… Continue reading Commitment
A little about myself
Welcome to Granny’s Homestead. My name is Annett, I am a wife, mother, grandmother (called Granny by the grandchildren), and a Sheep Farmer. My husband and I live on 12 acres in north central Texas. We were born and raised in Colorado, but his job moved us to Texas, and Texas is where we call…… Continue reading A little about myself
I am a SHEEP FARMER !
Welcome to Granny’s Homestead and to this new beginning adventure of sharing with you how to be a Sheep Farmer. I live and operate my Sheep Farm on a homestead or small acreage. I also have a few other different animals living on the homestead with us, but my main focus is Sheep. You are…… Continue reading I am a SHEEP FARMER !
Granny's Homestead 