This week I’ve had the pleasure of hearing that 2 different puppies from our 2014 litter have earned their keep. I, of course, love my dogs and can’t imagine living without them so to hear of the fantastic success of these pups on their new farms makes me so happy for the shepherds that now…
Author: TowerRanchAlaska
I always wished I was raised in a barn.
My Favorite Things
We all know the song about raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens and they are very valid and likable things however, my personal list is just a little different. The late afternoon sun slanting through the mist and fog in front of Pioneer Peak. Our young pup, just 6 months old, doing an excellent…
We Are On The Mend
Nobody ever plans for medical emergencies, they just happen. Usually when you are not expecting them and almost always at an inopportune time. That is what happened to us last week. My beloved Katherine came down with the same symptoms as the ewe that died. I. Was. Devastated. Before we go any further, let me say Katherine…
Hard to Lose
Some of our animals are destined to die. It’s a hard truth. In order for our family to eat clean healthy food we have to raise it ourselves. We feed them well, we make sure they have plenty of pasture to graze, and a nice flock of friends to hang out with. We do everything…
Entourage
When people find out I have sheep they almost always ask “Why”? In truth I sometimes ask myself that very same question. Why sheep? Why not collect baseball cards, or spoons, like normal people? Because sheep are cute and funny, sweet and lovable, oh and they taste FAN-TAS-TIC! Some days the sheep wander the pasture, ignoring me…
Lambing Dates
For those keeping track: the earliest any lambs could appear is March 23rd. Niko is officially a bachelor. It’s a lonely job but at least he doesn’t have to compete for food. The ladies on the other hand… The breeders and non-breeders are all free to move about the pasture. So far that means pushing…
Good Morning Ewes
People ask me how I can willingly get up first thing in the morning and go OUTSIDE in the SNOW every day. So today I waited until it was light out to show you what it’s like to say good morning to sheepies. How can you not love these peaceful – friendly faces. The dogs…
6 Months
Rocco is 6 months old and already about the same size as Al. Given their size I’m really glad they’re on our side.
Working Dogs
Most of us have seen Police K-9s and “Assistance” Service Dogs and been amazed at what they can do. Even the agility trials at the fair draw a nice big crowd. But almost no one I talk to, including other farmers, knows what a Livestock Guardian Dog is or what they do. The short version…
Too Many Nameless Ones
We need your help. Once again we have sheep that need names. Some had names before they came here, some didn’t. We give them nicknames but then we have to explain to each other which sheep we mean when we mention them because we’ve never declared a proper name and the nicknames can change depending…
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