The woolly ones are often foremost on my mind as lambing time nears.  I’ve been doing some updates to their accommodations to keep them comfortable and healthy.  

The feed bunkers improve things in 3 ways – greater space (shoulder room) to feed grain, hay not eaten off of ground (less loss of fines and fewer parasites ingested), and, (when 4″ x 4″ fence grid in place), less neck wool contamination.  Although this is mainly for the new mothers  come late March – here the wethers are vying for some choice bits.  Bashful hangs out in the background.

Second feed bunker modified to prevent through passage in first use.

This shows the reroofing of a shed that was partially deconstructed a while back. The white metal was saved from remodel of my house.  At least a part of the non-pregnant sheep will have shelter here for the next couple of months – depending on how well the rams get along. …Or bratty Moonshadow vs. little Bucko.

Becka selfie with eartag.

On Tuesday afternoon, March 22nd, Tammy gave birth to a bouncing baby girl who I’ve named Becka.  She’s deep black and her half-Finn heritage is evident in her shorter tail and incredibly soft facial hair.  She’s the best snuggle buddy in the pen!  She’s the youngest right now (March 27), but more than keeps up with her pen mates.  I will definitely be keeping this treasure for my fiber flock.  I’m hoping Nina provides me with an off-white half-sister soon.

The lambs received their second CD&T vaccinations on May 22nd and are separated from their moms now. It’s time to fledge some of them to greener, or at least different, pastures. Since I am nearing my capacity for overwintering animals, I will only be retaining Audrey.  The prices for lambs are:  $400 per ewe (Abigail, Adrien, and April), $250 for RR rams (Abner) , and $200 for QR rams (Amos). If more than one animal is purchased the second and any subsequent animals will be discounted $25. All of the lambs except the wether are NABSSAR registered.

Adult sheep: I also have a proven black ram for sale @ $250. J. C. (D.O.B. 2/15/12) is RR and has sired some wonderful lambs for me over the last two years. He also has the most gorgeous fleece. . . SOLD

Also from last year’s lamb crop, I have a pretty black ewe, Rachel (D.O.B 4/11/14) for sale at $375.  RESERVED

As of August 3rd, I still have 3 ewes lambs, and 2 ram lambs for sale.  Check out the page under Babydoll sheep to see the parentage of each and additional photos.  The prices listed there are for individual sheep – remember the quantity discount for additional sheep to the same buyer.  See also the page on how to reserve a lamb.  Ashley, the cost of health certificate is included in the price – sorry for my lapse.

Adam at 35 days

Annabelle at 33 days.

Amos looking studly at 2 months.

Andy on mowing detail at 2 months.

Adrien at 2 months

Abigail at 2 months

Abner at 36 days.

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Baby Annika at 2 months.

J. C. looking regal.

Miss Rachel at 13 months. Daughter of Hattie and J.C. and twin to Rhonda.