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I heard of a man who purchased 6 lambs and they died within a week. He contacted the seller wanting a refund. When asked why they dies he told them they got into the chicken feed and ate it all! Sorry, but that isn't the sellers fault. @Green Acres Farm I am appalled the breeder didn't give...

I hate to say it but I've learned the hard way that even if the lamb is delivered to you riddled with worms, non breed standard, losing its wool, and thin as a rail, you'll play heck getting anything from the seller unless they have some integrity. My recent lamb purchase went this way. Two ewe...

Congratulations. I think there is alot of spoiling in her future. LOL

I have a goat that runs from pan to pan vacuuming the feed so fast others don't get a chance to eat. I tell you, this goat is a super vacuum. She looks like she's inhaling the food. So the others push her away when she approaches their pan. She even eats up food her daughter is eating (a...

I use the electonetting. I use a leash and collar on Athena, my flock queen. Holstein, my head ram is led with a leash also. I don't know if it's the correct way to do it but it works for me. Athena has a terrible case of ADD. She'll run over to investigate a chicken or duck along the way, or a...

A dangerous ram should be culled. Just like dangerous bucks. And I'm of the school that when you separate any herd animal and make that animal live alone, don't be surprised if it becomes mean and unsocial. Raising a ram from a dam raised lamb is an ideal. You can teach him as he matures but I'd...

What are you breeding for? To freshen your does? If you're simply breeding to freshen your does and perhaps sell or process the kids, just be sure to disclose the close relationship of the parents if you sell the kids. I'm not a fan of breeding such close relations. A great program exists to...

I have to agree with both people who suggested using a bucket of grain or snacks. I use a bucket (same bucket every day) and put a few alfalfa pellets or mixed grains in it. One little shake and snif, they are like a mob trying to get at the bucket first. One thing that happened to mine was...

First, what kind of sheep are you looking at getting? The size of the sheep matters. Wool or hair? I am guessing hair since you say 'process the lambs.' Sheep can graze under trees. Mine love their shade trees. What kind of land do you have? The nature of the pasture matters. Is it arid or...

We live on a gravel road and a couple of the pastures are right alongside it. I try not to use them during the dry dusty times but inevitably dust gets in the eyes sometimes. I see some watery eyes during high pollen and dry dusty conditions. I watch them closely and if they don't clear up by...

I use rough sawed oak and steel siding for our carport barn. It's still a work in progress but no destruction yet. They do like to nibble on the corners of the boards but they've not worked chunks off. Maybe they like the glue used to hold the chipboard together?

Measure the circumference of the testicles. The measurement should be greatest point. I used a sewing tape and measured my rams first. Such good boys. My neighbors probably think I'm a nutjob. The boys were so calm and casual about it as I was on my knees behind them getting the measurement...

I'm interested to know the meaning of the fertility statement as well. Finns are known for their prolificacy so any insight into multiple births would be welcomed. I went out and measured my two boys. Georgie was born on Feb 4, 2016. He measured 27cm. So according to the study I posted...

I use a local agent who insures a lot of farmers and ranchers. We're a tiny operation compared to those guys so I just got a simple transport policy. Any agent who deals with livestock operations should be able to help you.

I found this article written for Finnsheep breeders in an archived 'Short Tales' newsletter. It's an eye opening article about making sure these Finnsheep ewes are getting enough nutrition to carry multiple lambs through full term and then, do it again the following breeding season. These ewes...

OMG Guernsey goats! How beautiful. Hope the cocci is disappearing. PS - I like your fence and gate.

According to a paper I found, the measurement of a ram's scrotum can determine the fertility of his daughters. I have two rams with one coming on the 15th of July, 2016. As of today, I have not measured my rams but am intrigued by this claim. Size of rams vary by breed. I have noticed that the...

@Goat Whisperer I was not offended. I'm sorry if my response came across as such. I have not seen sore mouth except in photos on the internet. At one time, I wanted to show my sheep but the diseases that are spread at shows and fairs scared the crap out of me and I decided it was not going to...

@Southern by choice Some sheep breeds are not terminal because they're kept for their wool. As I was looking around for a breed of sheep to settle upon, I found Shetland, Icelandic, Karakul, Southdown, and more breeders who test, and many other top shelf breeders who do test for Johne's and OPP...

Welcome from Arkansas. We're so close to Missouri that we regularly shop in Thayer and West Plains.