Kodesh Acres - This is my journal about sheep

[Margali]

@Ridgetop They did awesome trimming feet. They were a little long from how soft ground has been. No other issues spotted.

 

[KodeshAcres]

1/2/25 Moved girls to their new paddock - Snickers (Ram) still separated from them, also went to a new paddock.
The 3 adult ewes got collars.
Misty - Pink
Dottie - Teal
Peggy - Blue
Gwynn - Will get one when she is older.

Having issues getting the fence as hot as it had been the last handful of times we have moved them ( reading at 10-11) Not it's only 3.6-3.8 all the way around. Have troubleshooted some, but it's still not getting as hot as we'd like. Grateful for the fact that the flock respects the fencing tough.

Been spending time out with the ewes, I just take a chair or a bucket and sit there watching them. Misty always comes first, then Dottie (she likes to get up CLOSE and personal). Peggy and Gwynn are still unsure initially, but they always come around for the treats.

1/5/25 Had farrier come out and trim everyone's hoofs (except Gwynn). Snickers did the best out of them all, he was very still and patient. Peace of mind knowing they have all been "reset" and had him explain exactly how we should do it and what to look for. It was a worthy investment. Peggy is no longer limping and she's been staying on her feet to eat since Friday. Praise God!!!

Had to fix the hay shed tarp today. The tarp we have on there is way too long, trying to fold it was a pain in the neck, but we were able to tie it down some with some zip ties. Hopefully it holds up.

That's all I got for now. Let's see how these next couple of days go.

 

[KodeshAcres]

@Ridgetop They did awesome trimming feet. They were a little long from how soft ground has been. No other issues spotted.

Farrier came today, he trimmed off some excess but otherwise he said hoofs look healthy.

 

[Margali]

@KodeshAcres Glad farrier didn’t see anything wrong and gave a hands on lesson.

The ladies were super wild when I got them. They will continue to tame down with your care and attention.

 

[farmerjan]

Love the pics of the ewes. I think they are coming along really good.... Good for you.

 

[Mini Horses]

Agree. They look good. More time comes with time and kind handling.

 

[Baymule]

I use animal crackers for treats. I learned that from @Mike CHS . If they don’t want them, put some animal crackers on top of their feed. Soon they will be going through your pockets for the crumbs.

 

[KodeshAcres]

All this preparation advice and now the weather report is improving a little. We may survive after all.

How is it going? Hasn't been too bad over here. I also lived in Illinois for 12 years though so this doesn't seem too bad to me.

 

[KodeshAcres]

Agree. They look good. More time comes with time and kind handling.

Thank you

 

[KodeshAcres]

I use animal crackers for treats. I learned that from @Mike CHS . If they don’t want them, put some animal crackers on top of their feed. Soon they will be going through your pockets for the crumbs.

We recently introduced fermented alfalfa to the flock. The ewes go nuts when I have the bag with me.. they all come running and baaaaa baaaa here and a baaa baaaa there