Today three of the ewe lambs were outfitted with olive drab (well… almost) coats to keep their fleeces from fading and getting infiltrated with vegetative matter.  It was a bit 3 bearish – one fit a bit large, one a bit small, and one just right.  I have a couple more for an off-white lamb or 2.

It was interesting to watch the flock dynamics. Sara, who has spent lots of time with Tammy, immediately snifted her and accepted her. But then the adult ewes got spooked by the coated trio and Sara had to run away, too.  I’m anticipating they’ll have figured it all out by morning and the three won’t be pariahs.

I’m excited at the prospect of having cleaner fleeces next spring – both from the perspective of it being a higher value product, but also because it won’t take nearly as long to skirt them.  I will offer the opportunity for fiber lovers to reserve fleeces as next year’s shearing approaches.

Meanwhile… hut 2, 3, 4 eat that weed and then some more!