It’s been a cold, wet, spring. Yesterday we woke up to a dusting of snow on the ground and the day was frigid and blustery with intermittent sleet. This year, the ewes have lambed when there has been a significant weather change; I wasn’t surprised to find Shetland Bonnie in labor. She got my attention [...]
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15 Jun
A Visit to Finn Land
It has been raining non-stop since the beginning of June. I’m trying not to complain… we need the rain… but the barnyard is saturated, mushrooms are sprouting, and the gray is depressing. So I was happy to spend a bit of time away from the farm. And what did I do on the day spent [...]
26 May
Sheep Sales – Prices Reduced on Ewes
In the last three weeks, about half of our sale sheep have gone to good homes! We have reduced the price on several of our ewes. Please click on the Ewe Sales Page to see what we have for sale. Shetland yearling ewe Bonnie has a lovely, moorit single coated fleece. We still have three [...]
21 May
Lamb Photos – Can We Ever Get Enough??
I love looking at lamb photos! Today I will share some recent shots of our adorable lambs, mostly Finns. Enjoy! Eeva is no longer receiving a supplemental bottle. She is a very friendly ewe lamb who runs up to me anytime she sees me. She loves her chin scratches! This photo clearly illustrates the color [...]
16 May
Sheep Color Genetics – Links
I want to begin this post by saying that I am in no way an expert on genetics! I have the rudimentary knowledge that one gains from several college biology courses. I am just learning how to classify my sheep’s genetics. In my quest to discover more about sheep color genetics, I have found a [...]
1 May
It’s a Green May Day in Minnesota!
Green Grass The pastures are greening up yet not quite ready for the flock/herd. This is the time of year when the animals get antsy. The llamas, in particular, become annoyed when they can see the grass growing and are not let out onto it. To prevent the llamas from jumping the fence, I let [...]
18 Apr
Nugget’s Lambs – Adorable!
Shetland ewe Nugget is a great sheep. She is steady, friendly, inquisitive – but not pushy – and always gives us nice lambs. Her musket (oatmeal brown) fleece is soft with a lovely crimp; and she has a nice size frame which can carry Mulesheep easily. For three years in a row the has had [...]
