I set up the main breeding groups yesterday ... for the 38 ewes that will be bred the 'regular' way ... :-)I have six ewe lambs that I am not breeding this Fall as I think they need to grow some more first. Also in this 'no-breed group' is Dailley Kate.
Kate is almost 14 years old, and a treasured family friend. She had a stroke last winter, but still gave us a wonderful ram lamb ... Box Car Willy.
As a result of her stroke, Kate droops on one side and drags one of her back legs slightly. She has her own house and pasture right beside the house that she shares with others who need the space. Kate frequently has a booger displayed prominently ... but we love her anyway.
At the moment though, Kate is NOT a happy sheep. She spent most of last evening and this morning trying to find a way through the fence to get with the cute little mioget yuglet ram lamb in the next paddock. Fortunately, her vision is poor and she was doing this by feel only.
She seems to be over it now, so we'll hope that she was cycling yesterday and that we won't have to worry about her getting in with Gus for another 16 days! I do NOT want her bred again ... no matter what SHE wants ... hehehe
2 comments:
She's a treasure, Bill!
As are you (and Gene!)
You are such a wonderful shepherd (and friend!)
I have no experience with rams on the place when ewes are in season, but from the sounds of it, those Shetland ewes are lusty ladies!
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