Jolene gave us tiny twins on Thursday (I can’t believe I’m just now getting around to writing about them). Another boy/girl pair that I refer to as Audrey and Arthur. At some point I will get better pictures, it’s been pleasantly busy around here lately. Jolene is our smallest Cormo ewe, and these are our…
Category: Cormos
A Typical Evening
It could have been an ordinary Thursday at Tower Ranch. There were chores to be done, animals to feed, and dinner to cook. But there was also lambs to play with. But first, the girls wanted my attention. Today was the day that we decided to put the lambs outside, with their mother of course….
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…
New Sheep
Nothing speeds a recovery like new furry friends to cuddle. Last weekend I was in the hospital and this weekend I’m welcoming new sheep. I love my life. Jolene is a Cormo that originally came from the same flock as Missy, Katherine, Nellie and Cocoa. She is a petite little girl with gorgeous fleece and…
Finally, A Name
Like most moms, I like to have names associated with everything around me. Usually this is so I can use some cannibalized version of said name to mutter as I talk to (or about) the person, place, or things as I go about my day. For a year now this poor little sheep has been known…
Rama Lama Ding Dong!
Our first lamb was born in the wee hours of the morning. This little guy is still wet behind the .. well, everything, but that’s not stopping him from grabbing a morning milkshake. With all those wrinkles he should be an excellent wool producer. And Mom Katherine just adores him.
Shearing Day
For weeks it’s been sunny and warm in our part of Alaska, but on the day I had scheduled to shear, it got cloudy and cold. Fortunately we have the option of combining chicken flocks allowing us to use a portion of the barn as the “shearing room”. We started small and worked our way up. Betty got to…
Wide Load
Being pregnant is hard work, and there really is no end to the “funny” comments from friends and loved ones. In keeping with this tradition, I must say that I’m highly entertained by how broad the ewes are getting. I giggle every time I watch Matilda walk as her long coats emphasizes the protruding midsection….
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