We are in a holding pattern on the farm, waiting for our last two ewes to birth their lambs. Both are first time mothers – a white Shetland Mulesheep who looks wide enough to be holding triplets – she must be having twins. And our white Finnsheep Elina also looks wider than Emmi did, so [...]
Archive for the ‘mule’ Category
25 Jan
Fiber Fun
It’s snowing, blowing and cold outside. We are in that monochrome time of year – white… gray…brown…black. My last post, Friday’s Frosty photos not-so-vividly displays our winter colors in Minnesota. Needless to say, I am in the mood for color! I pulled up some photos of recent fiber adventures. I love dyeing. I enjoy seeing [...]
19 Nov
‘Tis the Season…for Romance
The television advertisements for Christmas have started earlier than ever. Displays in stores have turned to red, green and tinsel. Thoughts and conversation at home and work turn to the Holiday season with all it’s activities, family and friends, food, fun and stress… At this time of year, I am not yet thinking of Christmas, [...]
11 Jun
W i t h d r a w a l…
I am in withdrawal. It’s been sixteen days… I’ve gotten panicked more than a few times already. So far, I’ve been able to talk myself away from the edge. The “edge” of what? I’m not really sure, but that is the phrase. The “edge” of sanity? The “edge” of reality? The “edge” of – THE [...]
21 May
Shepherding 201 (Part 2) How I Became a Midwife
If you read the last post you may remember that while Duncan was being rejected by his mother, Cheviot #7 was trying to have her lamb. We sequestered Duncan in a separate jug from his mother and went back to watching Cheviot #7. She labored for about 45 minutes with little progress. She was outside [...]
3 Nov
Meet some of the ewes
This is Shetland ewe Nugget and her ewe lamb Lulu. Nugget is one of my largest ewes; she has soft, crimpy musket (oatmeal grey) fleece. Lulu is a wonderfully soft, crimpy white lamb. And Lulu is a big girl! These girls are taking a break in the barn. Shetlands Lily (moorit), Nugget (musket) and Lulu [...]
