We had a whole week of no rain. Hooray!
It was still cold Monday to Thursday, but Friday and Saturday were beautiful.
Last week, Blacksheep, out last pregnant ewe had her baby. It died shortly after birth, probably due to being breech. It was also very cold that night. So all lambs are born and we are only waiting on one goat.
The babies that we are hand feeding have now graduated to the pasture from the barn. That makes the chores much easier.
On Sunday we got 5 new ewes. A lady that lives in the next town needed to find a new home for them so Eric graciously volunteered. Ao I took some time on Friday to make a nice 'chute' over the ditch to the pasture. Eric took the truck to pick up Brian's trailer and brought them over. We got them out and easily into the pasture. then Sampson proceeded to chase them. Eventuallly everyone settled down.
So now we have 12 adult ewes and 3 baby ewes. We also have 6 ram lambs, one of which will be traded for a full Katahdin ram.
It was still cold Monday to Thursday, but Friday and Saturday were beautiful.
Last week, Blacksheep, out last pregnant ewe had her baby. It died shortly after birth, probably due to being breech. It was also very cold that night. So all lambs are born and we are only waiting on one goat.
The babies that we are hand feeding have now graduated to the pasture from the barn. That makes the chores much easier.
On Sunday we got 5 new ewes. A lady that lives in the next town needed to find a new home for them so Eric graciously volunteered. Ao I took some time on Friday to make a nice 'chute' over the ditch to the pasture. Eric took the truck to pick up Brian's trailer and brought them over. We got them out and easily into the pasture. then Sampson proceeded to chase them. Eventuallly everyone settled down.
So now we have 12 adult ewes and 3 baby ewes. We also have 6 ram lambs, one of which will be traded for a full Katahdin ram.
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