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
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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
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
Granny's Homestead 