Louisa had triplets on May 11th, during the bitterly cold night, and they were premature. Two were born dead and tiny Alfalfa was a fighter. He had no teeth and his eyes were not fully developed, and he could barely walk and certainly could not nurse by himself. For over a week I would tie … Continue reading
This spring, #1201 had a bad heartbreak when she lost both of her lambs. This morning when the man let all of the sheep out of the barn, she stayed behind and was going to lamb. We were nervous how everything would go with her. She is the dearest, sweetest ewe, and will walk right … Continue reading
Elias called and said that they have moved him out of the high country and he is on a ranch in Cimarron for two weeks before they move him again. Yesterday we went to visit him for lunch, and it was a spectacular day. Before we left, we had our second ewe of the season … Continue reading
Our dear Lady, finally had her twins. They are almost two days old and little Francie had a rough start. The other sheep have been moved to the summer place for grazing, but a handful we left here, Lady being one of them since she had not lambed yet. Life is so good, and all … Continue reading
It has been musical chairs, having to have the heated water tank the central hub this winter. The back corral has the bad Jersey bull, who has to be separated from everyone, and his bossy roommate, the bad horse who likes to kick calves in the teeth and run over sheep. They have to be … Continue reading
The time is nearing to harvest our big fall lambs. I am not sure of the exact number we will have available after those already sold are processed, but I am saving many of the biggest ones till last. Sorting them is always the biggest challenge for us, as we do not have the proper … Continue reading
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