A Possible Purchase

I just spoke with Anna and her Mom on the phone ... and Anna said that I could buy her and she'd come and live here ... but she would cost a LOT of money. Hmmm ... how much would be too much? ... I mean ... she DOES have a pink nose, which is usually a factor when I purchase ... oh those would be sheep.

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Friday is my daughter Kate's birthday. And Anna's Nan and Grumps from Australia arrive tomorrow. I think I'll have to wait a while before I can buy her away ... :-)

Life is good!

WillowGarden Hattie McDaniel

This ewe is WillowGarden Hattie McDaniel ... S18039. At the 2005 AGM, as a yearling, she was chosen as the sheep that most resembled the ewes in the original importation by Colonel Dailley ... by Carole Precious (Dailley) and Linda Doane. She remains a favourite in my flock.

Extension Dominant Ewes

I have 6 extension dominant ewes in my flock. I can't bring myself to cull them! I did cull an ED lamb this year because her fleece was so awful, but these ones just make me smile.

The three moorits are all 2007 Todhill Glayva daughters ... Guinea, Kagera, and Zambia. All three of them are Ab/Aa as their actual genotype.

The two mature blacks are out of Todhill Hornblower ... Nubia and Lake Victoria. they are actually white or grey.

There is one yearling that is a out of a Karera and WillowGarden Twist (Awt/Ab).

WillowGarden Guinea is my favourite ... :-)

My Cows

These are my five cows. They each bring their own strengths to the herd. They are a calm and gentle group. Even Faith who had a frightening start to life here, has quietened down nicely and trusts us.

I love my Dexters!

Valean's Marjori is bred for a late May calf. She was a bottle baby and raised by a young girl, so she is dog tame, and my Grandkids favourite. I will test her to see if she is a Chondro carrier. If she is, I'll just test all of her calves. She will stay until my Grandkids say that I can sell her ... :-)
I love this old girl, Valean's Faith. She is 16 years old and lost her calf this year to coyotes before she came to me. She is also bred for a late May calf. She is taller than the rest of my cows, but has produced lots of shorter calves. She will live here, with lots of TLC, for as long as she is able.
Amber Dawn's Ramona is 5 years old and bred for an early June calf. She will be de-horned in December. I like her a lot. She is Sir Loin's dam!
Seven Oaks Honeybun is an awesome cow. She is also bred for an early June calf. She is 12 years old, but sure doesn't look it.
I think that Aldebaran Hollis has become my favourite cow. She is also 12 years old and in great shape. She is Xavier's dam and will be bred via AI for a July calf.

Dexter Boys

Above and below is Whiskey Jack at 13 months. I don't think that I'll use him again, so he will be neutered and de-horned so that he can stay with the main flock until he is 'ready' (23 to 27 months).
This is Sir Loin at 6 months. He came to me already neutered. I wish that he hadn't been! I like him a lot. He, too, will be de-horned and then be able to stay with the main herd until he is 'ready'.

Xavier ... and Hollis' Udder

Xavier is 25 days old today and looking good to me! I love his dam more and more every day. She is so calm and quiet to work around!

There is a bit of mud around, which doesn't seem to bother Xavier. He is such a boy ... :-)
Here he is glistening in the sun ... in a dry patch of the paddock.
The next three pictures are for cow friends who wanted to see pictures of Hollis' udder attachment. To me, it is a perfect udder ... and on a 12 year old cow. She is a gem ... :-)

Life is good!