The month of July has been a busy month for me. The temperatures in July have been near or over 100 degrees fahrenheit. There has been no rain with the high temperatures, the grass has stopped growing. I am having to feed hay. The hay we purchased for fall and winter feed is being fed…… Continue reading July 2022
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A Tribute
Big Bertha and first set of twins I would not be a sheep farmer if I did not have sheep. I strive to become a better sheep farmer each day. There are good times and there are bad times. And some days are just sad times. My oldest group of ewes is in the process…… Continue reading A Tribute
Waiting for Lambs
My ewes are due to start lambing anytime. The first date for lambs to start appearing was July 4. But since I do not use any hormones to cycle my ewes, the first cycle may come days after I put the ram in with them. Sometimes waiting for lambs to be born is similar to…… Continue reading Waiting for Lambs
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
Spring Lambing Complete
The spring lambing is complete on my farm as of yesterday. I enjoy lambing, the final product of months of planning. This lambing was all first time yearling ewes. These ewes I raised and retained for replacement ewes in my flock. How well they perform determines if I made good choices in keeping these ewes.…… Continue reading Spring Lambing Complete
Selecting Replacement Ewes
First time ewe with newborn lamb The replacement ewes I kept are starting to lamb. I am very happy so far with their performance. How do I select a ewe lamb to become a replacement ewe for my flock? I look at the mother of the ewe lamb. I raise sheep for meat. The quicker…… Continue reading Selecting Replacement Ewes
Lambs Arriving
The yearling ewes due to lamb this spring have started delivering. Two days ago, I awoke to find a ewe with a ram lamb along side. Both doing well. Today, after spending some time at the sheep auction I came home to find a ewe in labor and under stress…..only one leg exposed to the…… Continue reading Lambs Arriving
They are Getting Ready
My group of first time ewes are getting ready to lamb. I scheduled the breeding so they would lamb in March. My ram was good at his job of breeding as all the ewes are pregnant. My barn is cleaned out and ready. The lambing kit is on stand by. The one item I have…… Continue reading They are Getting Ready
Getting Ready
It is the end of February and March is almost here, so is Spring Lambing 2022. I do not lamb out in February, the icy cold frozen rain and fluctuating temperatures are hard on lambs. I aim for a mid March lambing, and the first time ewe are gearing up. That means I need to…… Continue reading Getting Ready
Savor the Sunshine
Photo by George Becker on Pexels.com The past three days has been cold, windy and cloudy. I do not like stepping outside on cold days, like below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. I have never cared for the wind, and a cold north wind is miserable for me. I love to look at individual clouds and cloud…… Continue reading Savor the Sunshine
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