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…
Tag: Icelandic Sheep
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…
What’ll They Teach Me Next?
I’m packing my fleece and heading over to spend time with the Grand High Wizard of all things fleece and fiber tomorrow. Since the fiber retreat I’ve dabbled a little. I rented a spinning wheel, I spent time at a friends sucking her brain dry of all it’s useful tidbits, and I’m still nervous about…
Breeding Strategy
Some people just let nature take it’s course, and if you have the right climate then more power to you and Mother Nature. We do not have that luxury. In February it can dip to -20F or even colder, and that is not a nice way to greet baby lambs. We are choosing to wait…
Fleece Checks and Sheep Suits
OH MY!!!! Getting my hands on the sheep and feeling the wonderful fleece is always such a treat but today I got the most amazing surprise. 68 has so much crimp! Just look at this stuff. I think I’m in love! 65 has some remarkably soft white fleece too Both Cormos have an amazing amount…
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